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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cruze Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,845

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,200

Chevrolet Cruze LT   
Difference: $7,259

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $18,425 $22,225
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $17,688 $21,336
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
225/50R17     395  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,500  
RS Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     475  
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     445 445
Sunroof     850 850
Temporary spare tire     100 100
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
225/50R17     348  
Machined alloy wheels     0  
2LT Equipment Group     2,400  
RS Package     612 612
Driver Convenience Package     418  
Navigation system     1,756 1,756
Pioneer 250W 9 speakers     392 392
Sunroof     748 748
Temporary spare tire     88 88
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 7,455 4,085
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 6,762 3,596
Destination 875 875 750 750
Total Price $34,475 $36,075 $26,630 $27,060
Total Invoice $32,459 $33,963 $25,200 $25,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,388
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12250, 9250, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,475$36,075$26,630$27,060
Adjustments for Features-925-1,1500-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,550$34,925$26,630$26,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$230
Total Invoice$32,459$33,963$25,200$25,682
Adjustments for Features-871-1,0830-190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,588$32,880$25,200$25,492
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$292

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$4,140$4,365$3,215$3,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$925$1,150$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-871-1,0830-190

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112011
ModelS40Cruze
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length176.2 in181.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.3,103 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LT

225/50R17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
225/50R17 tires400No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Total Requested40050%
Total Not Requested40050%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Remote start150No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Total Requested185093%
Total Not Requested1507%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Total Requested505100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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