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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: $8,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,745 $32,350
Base Invoice $22,795 $30,409
Autobahn Package 2,050  
Navigation system 900 2,205
Rear spoiler 375  
6-speed automated manual 1,100  
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Proximity key   450
Autobahn Package 1,968  
Navigation system 864 2,073
Rear spoiler 300  
6-speed automated manual 1,056  
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Proximity key   423
Options (change) 4,425 3,855
Options (change) 4,188 3,624
Destination 770 825
Total Price $28,940 $37,030
Total Invoice $27,753 $34,858

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,622
Model Year20122009
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine200hp I4227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)24/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$28,940$37,030
Adjustments for Features0-1,575
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,940$35,455
Total Invoice$27,753$34,858
Adjustments for Features0-1,483
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,753$33,375

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaS40
TrimGLIT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Temporary spare tire $150
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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
SD Card slot$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
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$2,040$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,483

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

Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Jetta vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
ModelJettaS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase104.4 in103.9 in
Length182.2 in176.2 in
Width70.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,157 lb.3,326 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
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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