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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,307

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,644

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,300 $26,940
Base Invoice $22,659 $25,359
Autobahn Package 3,020  
Navigation system 1,800 2,120
6-speed automated manual 1,075  
Climate Package   412
AWD   1,775
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Xenon HID headlights   700
Audio Package   895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Autobahn Package 2,797  
Navigation system 1,589 1,823
6-speed automated manual 1,073  
Climate Package   354
AWD   1,668
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Xenon HID headlights   602
Audio Package   769
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 5,895 10,517
Options (change) 5,459 9,358
Destination 650 695
Total Price $30,845 $38,152
Total Invoice $28,768 $35,412

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,068
Model Year20082006
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4218hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)250, 10305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,845$38,152
Adjustments for Features0-2,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,845$35,377
Total Invoice$28,768$35,412
Adjustments for Features0-2,576
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,768$32,836

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD changer, remote$200 
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,515$5,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,576

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082006
ModelJettaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length179.3 in175.9 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,802 lb.3,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume16.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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