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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: $21,445

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $12,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,277

Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT   
Difference: $11,442

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelS40Cobalt
TrimT52LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $17,840
Base Invoice $26,804 $17,017
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350  
Leather seating surfaces   795
Sun and Sound Package   995
Performance Appearance Package   995
Temporary spare tire   100
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161  
Leather seating surfaces   700
Sun and Sound Package   876
Performance Appearance Package   876
Temporary spare tire   88
Options (change) 4,850 2,885
Options (change) 4,170 2,540
Destination 745 720
Total Price $34,110 $21,445
Total Invoice $31,719 $20,277

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,951
Model Year20082010
ModelS40Cobalt
TrimT52LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5155hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,110$21,445
Adjustments for Features-4,8300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,280$21,445
Total Invoice$31,719$20,277
Adjustments for Features-4,4910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,228$20,277

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082010
ModelS40Cobalt
TrimT52LT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$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 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,990$1,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,830$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4910

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20082010
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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt specs.

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested130042%
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%
Performance Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation25No
USB port25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested62553%
Total Not Requested55047%

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