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Volvo C30 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,291

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelC30C30S40S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $26,085 $29,281
Climate Package 675 675 900 900
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Compass 250 250    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200   200
Automatic air recirculation 200 200    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700 800 800
Blind spot warning system 695 695 700 700
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 400
Cruise control 185      
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Satellite radio 395      
Aluminum trim 150      
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525 550 550
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Proximity key     450 450
Climate Package 634 634 846 846
Power front seats 846 846    
Special order charge 282 282    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073    
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499 1,880  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Compass 235 235    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188   188
Automatic air recirculation 188 188    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658 752 752
Blind spot warning system 653 653 658 658
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 376 376
Cruise control 174      
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Satellite radio 371      
Aluminum trim 141      
CD changer, in-dash 447 447    
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494 517 517
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Proximity key     423 423
Options (change) 14,160 12,155 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 13,386 11,501 7,332 5,640
Destination 825 825 875 875
Total Price $38,785 $38,930 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $36,583 $36,719 $34,292 $35,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,432
Model Year2009200920112011
ModelC30C30S40S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,785$38,930$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features00-150-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,785$38,930$36,275$37,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$145$0$1,375
Total Invoice$36,583$36,719$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features00-141-353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,583$36,719$34,151$35,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$136$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2009200920112011
ModelC30C30S40S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 $0
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,625$1,625$1,775$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$150$375
Value of Feature Adjustments00-141-353

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092011
ModelC30S40
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length167.4 in176.2 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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