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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,275

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,211

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620112011
ModelPassatS40S40
Trim3.6 VR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,950 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $27,513 $26,085 $29,281
Sport Package 300    
Luxury #2 Package 5,250    
Navigation system 1,800    
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
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Leather seating surfaces     200
Sport Package 274    
Luxury #2 Package 4,797    
Navigation system 1,589    
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
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 7,350 6,650 4,850
Options (change) 6,660 6,251 4,559
Destination 630 875 875
Total Price $37,930 $35,275 $36,875
Total Invoice $34,803 $33,211 $34,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,234
Model Year200620112011
ModelPassatS40S40
Trim3.6 VR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,930$35,275$36,875
Adjustments for Features-3900-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,540$35,275$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$34,803$33,211$34,715
Adjustments for Features-3580-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,445$33,211$34,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200620112011
ModelPassatS40S40
Trim3.6 VR6T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Sunshade, rear$125  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Total Value of Features$2,580$2,190$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3580-212

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062011
ModelPassatS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in176.2 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,576 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.7 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 3.6 VR6

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Front sport buckets100No
Aluminum trim100Yes
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
Luxury #2 Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Dynaudio, 600W, 10 speakers350No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Cargo net40No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear125No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Wood trim300No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested382572%
Total Not Requested145528%

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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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