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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: $21,820

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $9,355

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,739

Chevrolet Sonic RS   
Difference: $8,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $19,780 $20,095
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $18,791 $19,090
Preferred Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Dusk Package     1,715  
Sunroof     850 850
Preferred Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Dusk Package     1,561  
Sunroof     774 774
Options (change) 2,550 750 2,565 850
Options (change) 2,397 705 2,335 774
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $31,175 $32,775 $23,220 $21,820
Total Invoice $29,357 $30,861 $22,001 $20,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic RS
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,951
Model Year2011201120162016
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6M6
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)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,175$32,775$23,220$21,820
Adjustments for Features-1,770-1,995-1,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,405$30,780$22,195$21,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$375$0
Total Invoice$29,357$30,861$22,001$20,739
Adjustments for Features-1,667-1,878-9710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,690$28,983$21,030$20,739
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$291$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year2011201120162016
ModelS40S40SonicSonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZRS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Remote start  $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
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$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
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
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
Digital instruments  $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  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200
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 suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,865$2,895$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,770$1,995$1,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,667-1,878-9710

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112016
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.2,734 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
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Sonic LTZ

Dusk Package
FeatureValueRequested?
4-wheel disc brakes150Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Body kit0Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Special exterior trim0No
215/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested107573%
Total Not Requested40027%

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