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Volvo S40 vs. Porsche 911 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Porsche 911 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,275

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $51,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009200920092009
ModelS40S40911911911911911
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SGT2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $75,600 $86,200 $89,500 $100,100 $193,050
Preferred Package 2,000            
Climate Package 900 900          
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000          
Xenon HID headlights 800 800          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 710 710 710 710  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 530 530 530 530 530
Leather seating surfaces   200          
Power front seats     1,550 1,550 1,550 1,550  
iPod integration     440 440 440 440 440
Navigation system     2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110 2,110
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     750 750 750 750 750
Floor mats     140 140 140 140 90
CD changer, in-dash     650 650 650 650 650
Bluetooth cell phone link     695 695 695 695 695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     420 420 420 420 690
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500
Steering-linked headlights     690 690 690 690  
Audio controls on steering wheel     870 870 870 870  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel             310
6-speed manual             0
Adaptive Sports Seats             0
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 0 0 0 0  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 451 451 451 451 451
Leather seating surfaces   188          
Power front seats     1,318 1,318 1,318 1,318  
iPod integration     0 0 0 0 0
Navigation system     1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794 1,794
Traffic information     0 0 0 0 0
Satellite radio     0 0 0 0 0
Floor mats     119 119 119 119 0
CD changer, in-dash     553 553 553 553 553
Bluetooth cell phone link     0 0 0 0 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     0 0 0 0 587
Heated front seats     425 425 425 425 425
Steering-linked headlights     0 0 0 0  
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0  
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel             0
6-speed manual             0
Adaptive Sports Seats             0
Options (change) 6,650 4,850 10,055 10,055 10,055 10,055 6,765
Options (change) 6,251 4,559 4,660 4,660 4,660 4,660 3,810
Destination 875 875 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $35,275 $36,875 $86,605 $97,205 $100,505 $111,105 $200,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 GT2
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $51,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,262
Model Year2011201120092009200920092009
ModelS40S40911911911911911
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SGT2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6530hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12235, 9235, 9235, 9235, 950, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19
Total Price$35,275$36,875$86,605$97,205$100,505$111,105$200,765
Adjustments for Features-355-5800-500-2,300-2,800-6,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,920$36,295$86,605$96,705$98,205$108,305$194,665
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$10,100$11,600$21,700$108,060

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2011201120092009200920092009
ModelS40S40911911911911911
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SGT2
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
6-speed manual  $150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0  $0
AWD    $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0     
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000
Side curtain airbags$350$350     
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100     
Dual-zone climate control$125$125    $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit $0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Front splitter spoiler      $200
Panoramic sunroof    $1200$1200 
Rear spoiler $200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400$400 
Sunroof$900$900$900$900  $900
Tall rear wing-type spoiler      $500
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio$50$50     
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250     
USB port$25$25     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25     
Boost gauge      $75
Compass $0     
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100     
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel      $150
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
No leather in second row      $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel      $150
Upholstered instrument panel, leather      $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 $500$500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0    $0
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,600$4,020$4,520$6,320$6,820$10,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$355$580$0$500$2,300$2,800$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-334-5460-29-128-141-145

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112009
ModelS40911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in92.5 in
Length176.2 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in51.6 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in51.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in31.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft34.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested70070%
Total Not Requested30030%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 GT2

Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Carbon fiber / leather-wrapped steering wheel150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested12545%
Total Not Requested15055%
iPod integration
FeatureValueRequested?
iPod integration100Yes
Aux input50Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested15091%
Total Not Requested159%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Adaptive Sports Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Total Requested70050%
Total Not Requested70050%

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