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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: $21,035

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $13,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,773

Chevrolet Cobalt SS   
Difference: $12,777

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092007
ModelS40Cobalt
TrimT5 R-DesignSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $18,285
Base Invoice $30,409 $17,279
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200 695
Side curtain airbags   395
CD changer, in-dash   295
Sunroof   750
5-speed manual   0
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188 612
Side curtain airbags   347
CD changer, in-dash   260
Sunroof   660
5-speed manual   0
Options (change) 1,400 2,135
Options (change) 1,316 1,879
Destination 825 615
Total Price $34,575 $21,035
Total Invoice $32,550 $19,773

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt SS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,912
Model Year20092007
ModelS40Cobalt
TrimT5 R-DesignSS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5173hp I4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG23/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8228, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,575$21,035
Adjustments for Features-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,470$21,035
Total Invoice$32,550$19,773
Adjustments for Features-3,8650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,685$19,773

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092007
ModelS40Cobalt
TrimT5 R-DesignSS
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Front side airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
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 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
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 
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 height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$4,915$810
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,8650

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,326 lb.2,975 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 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cobalt SS

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Map lights25No
Total Requested90097%
Total Not Requested253%

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