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Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $340

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,810

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $448

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40RX-8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $31,000
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $28,681
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Package     900
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Package     774
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 3,995
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 3,459
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $35,325 $36,925 $35,665
Total Invoice $33,258 $34,762 $32,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $672
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40RX-8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5212hp R2
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,325$36,925$35,665
Adjustments for Features-1,190-1,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,135$35,510$35,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,258$34,762$32,810
Adjustments for Features-1,120-1,3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,138$33,430$32,810
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40RX-8
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,465$3,690$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,190$1,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,120-1,3320

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112009
ModelS40RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length176.2 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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