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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: $35,415

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,841

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelPassatS40
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $28,515
Base Invoice $34,519 $26,804
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375  
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,350
Navigation system   2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300  
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   2,021
Navigation system   1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Options (change) 375 6,155
Options (change) 300 5,292
Destination 820 745
Total Price $37,190 $35,415
Total Invoice $35,639 $32,841

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $891
Model Year20152008
ModelPassatS40
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$37,190$35,415
Adjustments for Features-1,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,200$35,415
Total Invoice$35,639$32,841
Adjustments for Features-1,9070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,732$32,841

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152008
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 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Infotainment 
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 
SD Card slot$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,780$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9070

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152008
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 Weight3,423 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%

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