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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: $25,510

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $10,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,251

Chevrolet Cruze 2LT   
Difference: $9,289

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $21,295 $23,805
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $20,443 $22,734
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Proximity key 450 450 300  
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     995 995
Enhanced Safety Package     790 790
Driver Convenience Package     380  
Door sill trim plates     130 130
Navigation system     795 795
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Proximity key 423 423 264  
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package     876 876
Enhanced Safety Package     695 695
Driver Convenience Package     334  
Door sill trim plates     114 114
Navigation system     700 700
Options (change) 7,000 5,200 3,390 2,710
Options (change) 6,580 4,888 2,983 2,385
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $35,625 $37,225 $25,510 $27,340
Total Invoice $33,540 $35,044 $24,251 $25,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Cruze 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,839
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6T6
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$35,625$37,225$25,510$27,340
Adjustments for Features-1,540-1,7650-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,085$35,460$25,510$26,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$680
Total Invoice$33,540$35,044$24,251$25,944
Adjustments for Features-1,450-1,6620-1,091
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,090$33,382$24,251$24,853
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$602

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40CruzeCruze
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rearview camera  $200$200
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 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$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  
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Total Value of Features$3,740$3,965$2,200$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,540$1,765$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,450-1,6620-1,091

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Cruze

Model Year20112014
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 in42.3 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 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
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%
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 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Total Requested122578%
Total Not Requested35022%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%
Driver Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested25542%
Total Not Requested35058%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Cruze LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun, Sound, & Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Pioneer, 250W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Enhanced Safety Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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