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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: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatS40
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $26,940
Base Invoice $31,600 $25,359
Climate Package   675
Convenience Package   405
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Navigation system   2,120
Audio Package   895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Climate Package   580
Convenience Package   348
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Navigation system   1,823
Audio Package   769
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 0 8,710
Options (change) 0 7,662
Destination 770 695
Total Price $33,720 $36,345
Total Invoice $32,370 $33,716

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,840
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatS40
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6218hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,720$36,345
Adjustments for Features-5150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,205$36,345
Total Invoice$32,370$33,716
Adjustments for Features-4940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,876$33,716

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatS40
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
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 start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,030$2,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$515$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4940

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in175.9 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,278 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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