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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,695

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,459

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimGTIT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,295 $31,150
Base Invoice $23,323 $29,281
Autobahn Package 5,530  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Climate Package   900
Preferred Package   1,250
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system   1,800
Leather seating surfaces   200
Autobahn Package 5,310  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Climate Package   846
Preferred Package   1,175
Xenon HID headlights   752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Navigation system   1,692
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 6,630 5,500
Options (change) 6,366 5,170
Destination 770 850
Total Price $31,695 $37,500
Total Invoice $30,459 $35,301

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,042
Model Year20112010
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimGTIT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/33 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,695$37,500
Adjustments for Features0-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,695$36,650
Total Invoice$30,459$35,301
Adjustments for Features0-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,459$34,501

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112010
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimGTIT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,490$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-800

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112010
ModelGolf / GTIS40
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.4 in176.2 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,090 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.5 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested347586%
Total Not Requested57514%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%

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