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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: $28,490

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,217

Nissan LEAF SL   
Difference: $5,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40LEAF
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $34,840
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $32,635
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Door sill trim plates     130
Floor mats     170
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Door sill trim plates     101
Floor mats     131
Options (change) 4,700 4,900 300
Options (change) 4,418 4,606 232
Destination 875 875 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,325 $36,925 $28,490
Total Invoice $31,378 $34,762 $26,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan LEAF

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan LEAF SL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,305
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,514
Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40LEAF
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5107hp E
TransmissionT5T5A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG129/102 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$33,325$36,925$28,490
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,325$34,450$27,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$31,378$34,762$26,217
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-1,353
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,378$32,432$24,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40LEAF
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Photovoltaic solar panel  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
24 kWh battery pack  $0
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,665$7,140$6,135
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,330-1,353

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan LEAF

Model Year20112013
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.3,256 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.0.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.7 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft324.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.330.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Nissan LEAF SL

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

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