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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: $18,310

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,375

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $10,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $16,665
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $15,832
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunroof     850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sunroof     748
Options (change) 550 550 850
Options (change) 517 517 748
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $29,175 $32,575 $18,310
Total Invoice $27,477 $30,673 $17,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,047
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,175$32,575$18,310
Adjustments for Features-1,120-3,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,055$29,430$18,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$27,477$30,673$17,375
Adjustments for Features-1,055-2,9610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,422$27,712$17,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ
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 
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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $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
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,290$5,315$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$3,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,055-2,9610

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112012
ModelS40Sonic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length176.2 in173.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight3,364 lb.2,728 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 ft314.0 ft3

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