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This paper is a continuation of previously published technical paper SAE 2022-01-0314. The preceding work described an analytical methodology to predict the vehicle interior trim squeak and rattle issues upfront in the design cycle using a “relative displacement” or “contact force” metric; the methodology was implemented on the center floor console armrest latch using a linear finite element model. The work is logically extended to predict the squeak and rattle issues quantitatively using now an “acoustic noise” metric, this enables a direct comparison with the physical test results and helps to further refine the design best practices. This approach combines Finite Element Method (FEM) and Boundary Element Method (BEM) to estimate structural vibration response and acoustic sound pressure respectively.