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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,570

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,682

Chevrolet Sonic LT   
Difference: $8,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $17,695 $19,795
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $16,987 $19,003
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 450 450    
RS Package     800 800
Convenience Package     650  
Fun & Sun Package     550  
Sunroof       850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Proximity key 423 423    
RS Package     728 728
Convenience Package     592  
Fun & Sun Package     500  
Sunroof       774
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 2,000 1,650
Options (change) 940 940 1,820 1,502
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $29,625 $33,025 $20,570 $22,320
Total Invoice $27,900 $31,096 $19,682 $21,380

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,152
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,625$33,025$20,570$22,320
Adjustments for Features-70-2,09500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,555$30,930$20,570$22,320
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$1,750
Total Invoice$27,900$31,096$19,682$21,380
Adjustments for Features-66-1,97300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,834$29,123$19,682$21,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,289$0$1,698

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
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
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0$0
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,040$5,065$2,970$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$70$2,095$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-66-1,97300

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112018
ModelS40Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length176.2 in173.9 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LT

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
205/55HR16 tires400No
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested65068%
Total Not Requested30032%
Fun & Sun Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Wheels, dark finish0No
Sunroof900Yes
205/50HR17 tires400No
turbocharged
1.4L I4
DOHC-4v
138 hp@4900
148 lb-ft@1850
1000No
Total Requested115045%
Total Not Requested140055%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%

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