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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $28,414 $32,456
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Proximity key 450 450    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     550  
Driver Confidence Package     1,440 1,440
Rear spoiler     245 245
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Entertainment Package     650  
3.6L V6     1,370  
Sunroof, large     1,195 1,195
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Proximity key 423 423    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Comfort and Convenience Package #2     484  
Driver Confidence Package     1,267 1,267
Rear spoiler     216 216
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Entertainment Package     572  
3.6L V6     1,206  
Sunroof, large     1,052 1,052
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 7,545 4,975
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 6,641 4,379
Destination 875 875 860 860
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $37,995 $39,635
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $35,915 $37,695

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $451
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/27 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,425$38,025$37,995$39,635
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,240-2,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$36,755$36,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$240
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$35,915$37,695
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,172-2,511
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$34,743$35,184
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$441

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key$250$250 $250
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,840$4,065$5,080$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,240$2,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,172-2,511

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20112011
ModelS40LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.7 in
Length176.2 in196.9 in
Width69.7 in73.1 in
Height57.2 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested45086%
Total Not Requested7514%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27538%
Total Not Requested45062%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

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