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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: $34,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,471

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $1,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,095 $28,515
Base Invoice $32,651 $26,804
Premium Package   2,350
Climate Package   412
Dynamic Trim Package   1,695
Navigation system   2,205
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Blind spot warning system   695
Proximity key   450
Premium Package   2,021
Climate Package   354
Dynamic Trim Package   1,457
Navigation system   1,896
Xenon HID headlights   688
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Blind spot warning system   598
Proximity key   387
Options (change) 0 9,082
Options (change) 0 7,809
Destination 820 745
Total Price $34,915 $38,342
Total Invoice $33,471 $35,358

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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: $5,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,212
Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine220hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$34,915$38,342
Adjustments for Features-2,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$38,342
Total Invoice$33,471$35,358
Adjustments for Features-2,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,146$35,358

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIS40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Mirrorlink support$0 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,965$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3250

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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 Year20172008
ModelGolf / GTIS40
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.5 in175.9 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,226 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		52.7 ft312.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%

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