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Volvo S40 vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,775

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $11,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,854

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $10,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelS40Civic
TrimT5Si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $22,105
Base Invoice $26,804 $20,350
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695  
Premium Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457  
Premium Package 2,021  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,834
Options (change) 6,725 2,000
Options (change) 5,782 1,834
Destination 745 670
Total Price $35,985 $24,775
Total Invoice $33,331 $22,854

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,911
Model Year20082009
ModelS40Civic
TrimT5Si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5197hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$35,985$24,775
Adjustments for Features-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,215$24,775
Total Invoice$33,331$22,854
Adjustments for Features-2,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,765$22,854

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082009
ModelS40Civic
TrimT5Si
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$4,490$1,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5660

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082009
ModelS40Civic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length175.9 in176.7 in
Width69.7 in69.0 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested220071%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80078%
Total Not Requested22522%

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