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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: $35,725

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $63,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelS40S40911911911911911
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $84,300 $98,900 $114,200 $151,100 $182,700
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    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 610 610 610    
Proximity key 450 450          
Leather seating surfaces   200          
Bose 555W 12 speakers     2,120 2,120 2,120    
Premium Package Plus     4,650 4,650 4,470    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     2,980 890 890    
Sunroof     1,990 1,990 1,990   1,990
Body kit     750 750 750 750 750
Audio controls on steering wheel     615 615 165 0 0
CD changer, in-dash           750 750
Wood trim             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    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 0 0 0    
Proximity key 423 423          
Leather seating surfaces   188          
Bose 555W 12 speakers     0 0 0    
Premium Package Plus     0 0 0    
Sport suspension (upgrade)     0 0 0    
Sunroof     0 0 0   0
Body kit     0 0 0 0 0
Audio controls on steering wheel     0 0 0 0 0
CD changer, in-dash           0 0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 14,425 12,335 11,705 1,500 3,490
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 0 0 0 0 0
Destination 875 875 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $99,720 $112,230 $126,900 $153,595 $187,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Porsche 911

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Turbo S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $62,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,717
Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelS40S40911911911911911
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5350hp H6400hp H6430hp H6520hp H6560hp H6
TransmissionT5T5M7M7M7S7S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12445, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/40-19245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20245/35-20
Total Price$35,725$37,325$99,720$112,230$126,900$153,595$187,185
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,770-2,170-3,920-7,645-14,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$97,950$110,060$122,980$145,950$172,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$12,110$25,030$48,000$74,490

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year2011201120162016201620162016
ModelS40S40911911911911911
TrimT5T5 R-DesignCarreraCarrera SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000     
7-speed manual  $300$300$300  
7-speed automated manual     $1200$1200
FWD$0$0     
RWD  $0$0$0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200     
Proximity key$250$250$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
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
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150     
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)    $500 $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500  
Rear-engine configuration  $0$0$0$0$0
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Active front spoiler     $500$500
Active rear spoiler     $300$300
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0  
Body kit $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75     
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0$0$0$0
Rear spoiler $200     
Retractable rear spoiler  $400$400$400  
Tall rear wing-type spoiler     $500$500
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15
Off-road navigation system  $0$0$0$0$0
Traffic + travel information     $25$25
Traffic information$25$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights      $200
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$75
Chronometer    $100 $100
Compass $0     
Cornering lights  $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125     
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150  
LED headlights      $1000
Performance meter    $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25     
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50     
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300   
Folding passenger seat$150$150     
Folding second row seats$300$300     
Folding second row seats w/o opening to trunk  $75$75$75$75$75
Leather door panel trim  $250$250 $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50     
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50     
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75$75
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 $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100 $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100 $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim    $250  
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650$650$650
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000
Wood trim      $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars      $500
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200 $200
Rear wheel steering     $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0  
Wheels, dark finish    $0  
Transmission 
Launch control    $100 $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,425$3,650$5,195$5,595$7,345$11,070$18,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,770$2,170$3,920$7,645$14,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-18-19-31-50-78

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Porsche 911

Model Year20112016
ModelS40911
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in96.5 in
Length176.2 in176.8 in
Width69.7 in71.2 in
Height57.2 in51.3 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 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 ft34.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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 recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Sport suspension (upgrade)
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Total Requested25033%
Total Not Requested50067%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested125047%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Cornering lights50No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested140053%
Total Not Requested125047%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 445W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
App support0No
Total Requested72567%
Total Not Requested35033%
Premium Package Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested120048%
Total Not Requested130052%

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