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Volvo S40 vs. Nissan LEAF Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Nissan LEAF Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,130

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $6,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,744

Nissan LEAF SV   
Difference: $5,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40LEAFLEAF
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $32,780 $33,720
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $31,394 $32,293
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Proximity key 450 450    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Proximity key 423 423    
Options (change) 3,800 3,800 0 0
Options (change) 3,572 3,572 0 0
Destination 875 875 850 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $32,425 $35,825 $26,130 $27,070
Total Invoice $30,532 $33,728 $24,744 $25,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SV
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,027
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40LEAFLEAF
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5107hp E107hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG106/92 MPG106/92 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/55-16205/55-16
Total Price$32,425$35,825$26,130$27,070
Adjustments for Features-1,870-3,8950-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,555$31,930$26,130$26,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$65
Total Invoice$30,532$33,728$24,744$25,643
Adjustments for Features-1,761-3,6670-829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,771$30,061$24,744$24,814
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,290$0$70

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelS40S40LEAFLEAF
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSVSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
1-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Photovoltaic solar panel   $250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75  
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$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Partial leather seating sufaces $450  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$5,190$7,215$3,320$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,870$3,895$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,761-3,6670-829

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112011
ModelS40LEAF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in61.0 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in31.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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