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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $26,940
Base Invoice $22,795 $25,359
Navigation system 900 2,120
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Climate Package   675
Dynamic Trim Package   2,025
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Audio Package   895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Navigation system 864 1,823
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Climate Package   580
Dynamic Trim Package   1,741
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Audio Package   769
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 4,425 8,135
Options (change) 4,188 7,168
Destination 770 695
Total Price $28,940 $35,770
Total Invoice $27,753 $33,222

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,116
Model Year20122006
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4218hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,940$35,770
Adjustments for Features-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,265$35,770
Total Invoice$27,753$33,222
Adjustments for Features-6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,106$33,222

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122006
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
iPod integration$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)$0 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,340$2,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6470

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122006
ModelJettaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in175.9 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.5 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested52523%
Total Not Requested171577%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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