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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: $22,245

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $7,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,308

Chevrolet Sonic Premier   
Difference: $6,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $19,720
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $18,931
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
RS Package     800
Sunroof     850
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
RS Package     728
Sunroof     774
Options (change) 1,000 1,000 1,650
Options (change) 940 940 1,502
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $29,625 $33,025 $22,245
Total Invoice $27,900 $31,096 $21,308

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Sonic Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,956
Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5138hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
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$29,625$33,025$22,245
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,625$31,000$21,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$27,900$31,096$21,308
Adjustments for Features0-1,907-364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,900$29,189$20,944
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,289$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year201120112017
ModelS40S40Sonic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $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
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
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 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $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
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 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Total Value of Features$3,040$5,065$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,907-364

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Sonic

Model Year20112017
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 Premier

RS Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Special interior trim0No
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces450No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Total Requested57556%
Total Not Requested45044%

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