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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,825

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $10,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,731

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $9,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40Cobalt
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $17,840
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $17,017
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200 795
Sun and Sound Package     995
Temporary spare tire     100
USB port     100
Rear spoiler     275
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188 700
Sun and Sound Package     876
Temporary spare tire     88
USB port     88
Rear spoiler     242
Options (change) 2,550 750 2,265
Options (change) 2,397 705 1,994
Destination 875 875 720
Total Price $31,175 $32,775 $20,825
Total Invoice $29,357 $30,861 $19,731

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,066
Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40Cobalt
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5155hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,175$32,775$20,825
Adjustments for Features-3,780-4,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,395$28,770$20,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$29,357$30,861$19,731
Adjustments for Features-3,560-3,7710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,797$27,090$19,731
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year201120112010
ModelS40S40Cobalt
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
Stability control$400$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver 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$5,240$5,465$1,460
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$4,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,560-3,7710

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20112010
ModelS40Cobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.3 in
Length176.2 in180.5 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.2,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in49.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in49.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested127586%
Total Not Requested20014%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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