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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: $12,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,041

Nissan Sentra SR Turbo   
Difference: $11,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092018
ModelS40Sentra
TrimT5 R-DesignSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $22,490
Base Invoice $30,409 $21,366
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Premium Package   2,590
Door sill trim plates   75
Floor mats   200
7-speed shiftable CVT   290
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Premium Package   2,293
Door sill trim plates   53
Floor mats   169
7-speed shiftable CVT   275
Options (change) 5,550 3,155
Options (change) 5,217 2,790
Destination 825 885
Total Price $38,725 $26,530
Total Invoice $36,451 $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: $12,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,670
Model Year20092018
ModelS40Sentra
TrimT5 R-DesignSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5188hp I4
TransmissionT5CVT-7
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG27/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,725$26,530
Adjustments for Features0-275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$26,255
Total Invoice$36,451$25,041
Adjustments for Features0-260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$24,781

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092018
ModelS40Sentra
TrimT5 R-DesignSR Turbo
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
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 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Rear seat USB outlets (optional) $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
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 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-260

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Nissan Sentra

Model Year20092018
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 Weight3,326 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 Volume12.6 ft315.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
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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