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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: $6,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,854

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $6,503

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Civic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $22,105
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $20,350
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Navigation system     2,000
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Navigation system     1,834
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 2,000
Options (change) 2,397 2,397 1,834
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $31,175 $34,575 $24,775
Total Invoice $29,357 $32,553 $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: $5,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,919
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Civic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5197hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12350, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$31,175$34,575$24,775
Adjustments for Features-620-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$31,930$24,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$29,357$32,553$22,854
Adjustments for Features-584-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,773$30,063$22,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Civic
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSi
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
iPod integration  $100
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,490$5,515$2,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$620$2,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-584-2,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20112009
ModelS40Civic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in176.7 in
Width69.7 in69.0 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 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 Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic Si

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested90088%
Total Not Requested12512%

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