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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: $34,525

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,506

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520112011
ModelPassatS40S40
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,995 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $34,519 $26,085 $29,281
Body kit 1,900    
Rear spoiler 375    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 375    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Proximity key   450 450
Leather seating surfaces     200
Body kit 1,700    
Rear spoiler 300    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 300    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Proximity key   423 423
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 2,650 5,900 4,100
Options (change) 2,300 5,546 3,854
Destination 820 875 875
Total Price $39,465 $34,525 $36,125
Total Invoice $37,639 $32,506 $34,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,617
Model Year201520112011
ModelPassatS40S40
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionS6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,465$34,525$36,125
Adjustments for Features-1,5900-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,875$34,525$35,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$37,639$32,506$34,010
Adjustments for Features-1,5160-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,123$32,506$33,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201520112011
ModelPassatS40S40
TrimV6 SEL PremiumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Exterior 
Body kit$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces$450  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,630$2,040$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,590$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5160-212

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20152011
ModelPassatS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in176.2 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height58.5 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,423 lb.3,363 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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