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Volvo S40 vs. Honda Element Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $1,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelS40S40Element
Trim2.4iT5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $24,365 $28,515 $22,935
Base Invoice $22,903 $26,804 $21,344
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Options (change) 475 475 0
Options (change) 408 408 0
Destination 745 745 810
Total Price $25,585 $29,735 $23,745
Total Invoice $24,056 $27,957 $22,154

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Honda Element

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,490
Model Year200820082011
ModelS40S40Element
Trim2.4iT5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine168hp I5227hp I5166hp I4
TransmissionM5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6160, 8270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/70-16
Total Price$25,585$29,735$23,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,250-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,585$27,485$23,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,900$0
Total Invoice$24,056$27,957$22,154
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-588
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,056$25,842$21,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,786$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082011
ModelS40S40Element
Trim2.4iT5EX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable cooler console  $175
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Removable second row seats  $0
Total Value of Features$1,890$4,140$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,250$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,115-588

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082011
ModelS40Element
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in101.4 in
Length175.9 in169.9 in
Width69.7 in71.6 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.674.6 ft3

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