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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: $22,095

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $9,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,804

Chevrolet Cobalt Sport   
Difference: $9,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelS40S40Cobalt
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,550 $32,350 $19,695
Base Invoice $26,837 $30,409 $18,612
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200 695
CD changer, in-dash     295
Sunroof     750
Climate Package 634 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188 612
CD changer, in-dash     260
Sunroof     660
Options (change) 2,400 1,400 1,740
Options (change) 2,256 1,316 1,532
Destination 825 825 660
Total Price $31,775 $34,575 $22,095
Total Invoice $29,918 $32,550 $20,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cobalt Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,591
Model Year200920092008
ModelS40S40Cobalt
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5227hp I5171hp 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)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,775$34,575$22,095
Adjustments for Features-2,680-3,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,095$31,120$22,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,025$0
Total Invoice$29,918$32,550$20,804
Adjustments for Features-2,523-3,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,395$29,297$20,804
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,902$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year200920092008
ModelS40S40Cobalt
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignSport
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Front side airbags$350$350 
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 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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$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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,690$1,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,680$3,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,523-3,2530

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cobalt

Model Year20092008
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 Weight3,274 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

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

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 Sport

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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