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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: $19,065

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $12,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,093

Chevrolet Sonic LTZ   
Difference: $11,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $17,390 $19,705
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $16,520 $18,720
Preferred Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Sunroof     850 850
Preferred Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Sunroof     748 748
Options (change) 2,550 750 850 850
Options (change) 2,397 705 748 748
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $31,175 $32,775 $19,065 $21,380
Total Invoice $29,357 $30,861 $18,093 $20,293

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic LTZ
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,349
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M5M6
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$31,175$32,775$19,065$21,380
Adjustments for Features-3,095-3,3200-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,080$29,455$19,065$20,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$1,015
Total Invoice$29,357$30,861$18,093$20,293
Adjustments for Features-2,915-3,1260-1,234
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,442$27,735$18,093$19,059
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0$966

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $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  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,915$1,595$2,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,095$3,320$0$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,915-3,1260-1,234

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112014
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 ft314.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

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