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Volvo S40 vs. Buick Rainier Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Buick Rainier Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,075

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,083

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40Rainier
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $31,550
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $29,499
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Luxury Package     225
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     890
Side curtain airbags     495
Navigation system     1,750
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Luxury Package     187
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof     739
Side curtain airbags     411
Navigation system     1,440
Options (change) 5,450 3,650 3,360
Options (change) 5,123 3,431 2,777
Destination 875 875 735
Total Price $34,075 $35,675 $35,645
Total Invoice $32,083 $33,587 $33,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Rainier

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Buick Rainier CXL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $179
Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40Rainier
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5291hp I6
TransmissionT5T5A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12275, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/65-17
Total Price$34,075$35,675$35,645
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$35,450$34,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,083$33,587$33,011
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,107
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,083$33,375$31,904
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year201120112007
ModelS40S40Rainier
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCXL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Air compressor  $35
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Rollover sensor  $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Rear air springs, auto-leveling  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,215$5,185
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,107

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Rainier

Model Year20112007
ModelS40Rainier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.0 in
Length176.2 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in75.4 in
Height57.2 in74.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,417 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in58.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft343.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.380.1 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 seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Buick Rainier CXL

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Running boards350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Sun, Sound, and Entertainment Pkg. w/sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bose, 275W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested110067%
Total Not Requested55033%

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