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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,525

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $370

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,506

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Volt
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $40,280
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $38,668
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Options (change) 5,900 4,100 1,395
Options (change) 5,546 3,854 1,228
Destination 875 875 720
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,525 $36,125 $34,895
Total Invoice $32,506 $34,010 $33,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,164
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Volt
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5149hp E+
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG35/40 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,525$36,125$34,895
Adjustments for Features-1,650-1,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,875$34,250$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,506$34,010$33,116
Adjustments for Features-1,554-1,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,952$32,245$33,116
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Volt
TrimT5T5 R-DesignBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
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 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,365$3,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$1,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,554-1,7650

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20112011
ModelS40Volt
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length176.2 in177.1 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height57.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,781 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
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 Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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