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Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,565

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $13,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,489

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $12,060

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelS40Elantra
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $20,595
Base Invoice $29,281 $19,727
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Technology Package   2,100
Floor mats   95
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Technology Package   1,911
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 4,700 2,195
Options (change) 4,418 1,987
Destination 850 775
Total Price $36,700 $23,565
Total Invoice $34,549 $22,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,045
Model Year20102012
ModelS40Elantra
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5148hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,700$23,565
Adjustments for Features-2,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,560$23,565
Total Invoice$34,549$22,489
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,534$22,489

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelS40Elantra
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,190$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0150

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20102012
ModelS40Elantra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height57.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.2,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft314.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%

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