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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: $38,947

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,897

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,026

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,708

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatS40
TrimVR6T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,050 $28,515
Base Invoice $33,597 $26,804
Navigation system 1,800 2,205
Heated front seats 225  
Body kit 1,650  
Rear spoiler 479  
AWD 1,950 1,850
Climate Package   412
Dynamic Trim Package   1,595
Premium Package   2,350
Xenon HID headlights   800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system 1,589 1,896
Heated front seats 199  
Body kit 1,390  
Rear spoiler 310  
AWD 1,959 1,739
Climate Package   354
Dynamic Trim Package   1,371
Premium Package   2,021
Xenon HID headlights   688
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Options (change) 6,104 9,687
Options (change) 5,447 8,477
Destination 690 745
Total Price $42,844 $38,947
Total Invoice $39,734 $36,026

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,057
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,929
Model Year20082008
ModelPassatS40
TrimVR6T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 10160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$42,844$38,947
Adjustments for Features-8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,004$38,947
Total Invoice$39,734$36,026
Adjustments for Features-7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,955$36,026

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatS40
TrimVR6T5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear$125 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,580$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7790

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082008
ModelPassatS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.7 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in175.9 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,829 lb.3,447 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 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%

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