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Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,647

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelS40Altima
TrimT53.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $35,510
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Floor mats   235
Illuminated door sill trim plates   375
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Proximity key 387  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Floor mats   0
Illuminated door sill trim plates   0
Options (change) 7,387 610
Options (change) 6,352 0
Destination 745 885
Total Price $36,647 $37,005

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,071
Model Year20082018
ModelS40Altima
TrimT53.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5270hp V6
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,647$37,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,647$34,690

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082018
ModelS40Altima
TrimT53.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Predictive forward collision warning $250
Rearview camera $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-55

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20082018
ModelS40Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length175.9 in191.9 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,412 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in45.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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