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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: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $1,744

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimRT5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $32,350
Base Invoice $33,207 $30,409
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500  
Climate Package   675
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
Proximity key   450
Navigation system   2,205
AWD   1,450
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440  
Climate Package   634
Xenon HID headlights   752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
Proximity key   423
Navigation system   2,073
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 1,500 6,305
Options (change) 1,440 5,927
Destination 770 825
Total Price $36,860 $39,480
Total Invoice $35,417 $37,161

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $309
Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimRT5 R-Design
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$39,480
Adjustments for Features0-1,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$37,955
Total Invoice$35,417$37,161
Adjustments for Features0-1,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$35,726

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimRT5 R-Design
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
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
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
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 height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$2,915$4,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,435

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,326 lb.3,495 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 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 washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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