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Volvo S40 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,647

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,678

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,901

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelS40LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimT5BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $26,804 $32,318 $43,075
Premium Package 2,350    
Climate Package 412    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 395  
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Driver Confidence Package 1   445  
Essence Group   2,700  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Premium Package 2,021    
Climate Package 354    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 359  
Proximity key 387    
Blind spot warning system 598    
Driver Confidence Package 1   405  
Essence Group   2,592  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Options (change) 7,387 8,735 0
Options (change) 6,352 8,083 0
Destination 745 925 925
Total Price $36,647 $43,325 $45,795
Total Invoice $33,901 $41,326 $44,000

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,073
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,986
Model Year200820182018
ModelS40LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimT5BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionT5T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,647$43,325$45,795
Adjustments for Features0-3,605-5,530
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,647$39,720$40,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$545
Total Invoice$33,901$41,326$44,000
Adjustments for Features0-3,439-5,313
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,901$37,887$38,687
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$800

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200820182018
ModelS40LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimT5BaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,565$7,170$9,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,605$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,439-5,313

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20082018
ModelS40LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.4 in
Length175.9 in197.5 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%

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