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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $1,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTIT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $24,091 $26,085 $29,281
Driver's Edition 4,600    
6-speed automated manual 1,100    
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces     200
Driver's Edition 4,416    
6-speed automated manual 1,056    
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 5,700 5,350 3,550
Options (change) 5,472 5,029 3,337
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $31,615 $33,975 $35,575
Total Invoice $30,383 $31,989 $33,493

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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: $1,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,112
Model Year201420112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTIT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,615$33,975$35,575
Adjustments for Features0-525-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,615$33,450$34,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$30,383$31,989$33,493
Adjustments for Features0-494-706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,383$31,495$32,787
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201420112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTIT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$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 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $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  
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
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
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,590$3,115$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525$750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494-706

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20142011
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.3,363 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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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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