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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: $23,140

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,086

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Elantra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $20,195
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $19,349
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 Package     2,100
Floor mats     95
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 Package     1,911
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 5,000 3,200 2,195
Options (change) 4,700 3,008 1,987
Destination 875 875 750
Total Price $33,625 $35,225 $23,140
Total Invoice $31,660 $33,164 $22,086

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,006
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Elantra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5148hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG28/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/45-17
Total Price$33,625$35,225$23,140
Adjustments for Features-1,665-1,8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,960$33,335$23,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$31,660$33,164$22,086
Adjustments for Features-1,568-1,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,092$31,385$22,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Elantra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,840$4,065$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,665$1,890$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,568-1,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,363 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

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

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