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Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Sentra Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Sentra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,530

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,041

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $8,875

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Sentra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $22,490
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $21,366
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Package     2,590
Door sill trim plates     75
Floor mats     200
7-speed shiftable CVT     290
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Package     2,293
Door sill trim plates     53
Floor mats     169
7-speed shiftable CVT     275
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 3,155
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 2,790
Destination 875 875 885
Total Price $36,025 $37,625 $26,530
Total Invoice $33,916 $35,420 $25,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Sentra

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Sentra SR Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,640
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Sentra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5188hp I4
TransmissionT5T5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,025$37,625$26,530
Adjustments for Features-250-4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,775$37,150$26,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,916$35,420$25,041
Adjustments for Features-235-4470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,681$34,973$25,041
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Sentra
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,040$4,265$3,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-235-4470

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20112018
ModelS40Sentra
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.3 in
Length176.2 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in69.3 in
Height57.2 in58.9 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.1 ft3

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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%
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 Sentra SR Turbo

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested218070%
Total Not Requested95030%

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