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Volvo S40 vs. Buick Verano Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Buick Verano Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,545

Buick Verano   
Difference: $6,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,303

Buick Verano   
Difference: $5,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Verano
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $22,585
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $21,681
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Leather Group     3,380
Sunroof     900
Navigation system     795
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Leather Group     3,245
Sunroof     792
Navigation system     700
Options (change) 6,300 4,500 5,075
Options (change) 5,922 4,230 4,737
Destination 875 875 885
Total Price $34,925 $36,525 $28,545
Total Invoice $32,882 $34,386 $27,303

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Verano

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Verano
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,330
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Verano
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5180hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$34,925$36,525$28,545
Adjustments for Features-265-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,660$36,035$28,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,882$34,386$27,303
Adjustments for Features-249-4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,633$33,925$27,303
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Verano

Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Verano
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,465$3,690$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$265$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-249-4610

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Buick Verano

Model Year20112012
ModelS40Verano
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length176.2 in183.9 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,300 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Buick Verano

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Proximity key250Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested227583%
Total Not Requested45017%

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