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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: $31,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,519

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,739

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,045 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $28,843 $26,085 $29,281
Lighting Package 995    
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
Lighting Package 856    
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) 995 6,700 4,900
Options (change) 856 6,298 4,606
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $31,860 $35,325 $36,925
Total Invoice $30,519 $33,258 $34,762

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,574
Model Year201520112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,860$35,325$36,925
Adjustments for Features0-175-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,860$35,150$36,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$30,519$33,258$34,762
Adjustments for Features0-165-377
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,519$33,093$34,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201520112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Secondary collision brake assist$25  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Vehicle health reports$0  
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  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
iPod integration$100  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,790$3,965$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-165-377

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152011
ModelGolf / GTIS40
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.5 in176.2 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		22.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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