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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: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,945 $27,750 $31,150
7-speed automated manual 1,100    
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
Blind spot warning system   700 700
Leather seating surfaces     200
7-speed automated manual 1,056    
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
Blind spot warning system   658 658
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 1,100 7,400 5,600
Options (change) 1,056 6,956 5,264
Destination 995 875 875
Total Price $39,040 $36,025 $37,625

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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: $735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,062
Model Year202120112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine228hp I4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS7T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,040$36,025$37,625
Adjustments for Features-3,7500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$36,025$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Golf / GTI vs. Volvo S40

Model Year202120112011
ModelGolf / GTIS40S40
TrimGTI AutobahnT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Cruise control $150$150
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Larger infotainment display$0  
Mirrorlink support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$8,215$4,465$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,750$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1970-212

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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 Year20212011
ModelGolf / GTIS40
Body4dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.8 in103.9 in
Length167.6 in176.2 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height58.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,256 lb.3,363 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		17.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		53.7 ft314.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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
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%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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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