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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $2,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $996

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimRT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $28,515
Base Invoice $33,207 $26,804
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Climate Package   412
Dynamic Trim Package   1,595
Premium Package   2,350
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Navigation system   2,205
AWD   1,850
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Climate Package   354
Dynamic Trim Package   1,371
Premium Package   2,021
Xenon HID headlights   688
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Navigation system   1,896
AWD   1,739
Options (change) 1,500 10,137
Options (change) 1,440 8,864
Destination 770 745
Total Price $36,860 $39,397
Total Invoice $35,417 $36,413

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $887
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $529
Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimRT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,860$39,397
Adjustments for Features0-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$37,747
Total Invoice$35,417$36,413
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$34,888

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimRT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights $125
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
Total Value of Features$2,790$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,525

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelGolf / GTIS40
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase101.5 in103.9 in
Length165.4 in175.9 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,447 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
46.0 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested195063%
Total Not Requested115037%

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