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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: $20,350

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $8,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,313

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $7,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelS40S40Cobalt
Trim2.4iT52LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,040 $26,940 $17,840
Base Invoice $22,633 $25,359 $17,017
Select Package 1,950    
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200   795
Premium Package   2,195  
Sun and Sound Package     995
Select Package 1,677    
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032   700
Premium Package   1,887  
Sun and Sound Package     876
Options (change) 4,300 3,345 1,790
Options (change) 3,697 2,875 1,576
Destination 695 695 720
Total Price $29,035 $30,980 $20,350
Total Invoice $27,025 $28,929 $19,313

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,288
Model Year200620062010
ModelS40S40Cobalt
Trim2.4iT52LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5218hp I5155hp I4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 1280, 6228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,035$30,980$20,350
Adjustments for Features-1,530-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,505$28,650$20,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,145$0
Total Invoice$27,025$28,929$19,313
Adjustments for Features-1,424-2,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,601$26,753$19,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,152$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200620062010
ModelS40S40Cobalt
Trim2.4iT52LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$3,140$3,940$1,610
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,530$2,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,424-2,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20062010
ModelS40Cobalt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.3 in
Length175.9 in180.5 in
Width69.7 in67.9 in
Height57.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,226 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 Volume12.6 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested115052%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested137593%
Total Not Requested1007%
Sun and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Pioneer, 228W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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