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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: $35,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,258

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimRT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,590 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $33,207 $26,085 $29,281
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,500    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Leather seating surfaces     200
Sunroof and Navigation Package 1,440    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 1,500 6,700 4,900
Options (change) 1,440 6,298 4,606
Destination 770 875 875
Total Price $36,860 $35,325 $36,925
Total Invoice $35,417 $33,258 $34,762

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,489
Model Year201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimRT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,860$35,325$36,925
Adjustments for Features0-350-575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,860$34,975$36,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$35,417$33,258$34,762
Adjustments for Features0-330-541
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,417$32,928$34,221
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,293

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201220112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimRT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights $125$125
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,390$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-330-541

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122011
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.3,363 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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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40 specs.

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
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested195087%
Total Not Requested30013%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested45069%
Total Not Requested20031%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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