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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: $30,965

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,878

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,770 $28,515
Base Invoice $23,094 $26,804
Autobahn Package 2,405  
Navigation system 1,990 2,205
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Climate Package   412
Premium Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Xenon HID headlights   800
Autobahn Package 2,227  
Navigation system 1,758 1,896
6-speed automated manual 1,099  
Climate Package   354
Premium Package   2,021
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Xenon HID headlights   688
Options (change) 5,495 6,242
Options (change) 5,084 5,367
Destination 700 745
Total Price $30,965 $35,502
Total Invoice $28,878 $32,916

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,152
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,754
Model Year20092008
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/29 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,965$35,502
Adjustments for Features0-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,965$34,117
Total Invoice$28,878$32,916
Adjustments for Features0-1,284
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,878$31,632

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092008
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,105$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,284

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,352 lb.3,278 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested185060%
Total Not Requested125040%

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