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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: $31,180

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,632

Nissan Altima 3.5 SE   
Difference: $4,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelS40S40AltimaAltima
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $25,180 $29,380
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $23,337 $27,221
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Premium Package     2,460  
6-speed shiftable CVT     500  
Technology Package     2,000 2,000
Door sill trim plates     170 170
Floor mats     175 175
Stability control       600
Rear spoiler       370
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Proximity key 423 423    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Premium Package     2,134  
6-speed shiftable CVT     463  
Technology Package     1,735 1,735
Door sill trim plates     134 134
Floor mats     134 134
Stability control       520
Rear spoiler       295
Options (change) 6,700 4,900 5,305 3,315
Options (change) 6,298 4,606 4,600 2,818
Destination 875 875 695 695
Total Price $35,325 $36,925 $31,180 $33,390
Total Invoice $33,258 $34,762 $28,632 $30,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,261
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelS40S40AltimaAltima
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12264, 9264, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,325$36,925$31,180$33,390
Adjustments for Features-485-710-1000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,840$36,215$31,080$33,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$2,310
Total Invoice$33,258$34,762$28,632$30,734
Adjustments for Features-457-668-920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,801$34,094$28,540$30,734
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,293$0$2,194

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelS40S40AltimaAltima
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.5 SE3.5 SL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Total Value of Features$2,975$3,200$2,590$2,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$485$710$100$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-457-668-920

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Altima

Model Year20112009
ModelS40Altima
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length176.2 in189.8 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,424 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 264W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear air vents100No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested345078%
Total Not Requested100022%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested152584%
Total Not Requested30016%

Option Package Details
Nissan Altima 3.5 SL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%

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