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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,390

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $645

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,575

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRX / STI
Trim2.4iT5WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,040 $26,940 $24,995
Base Invoice $22,633 $25,359 $23,481
Climate Package 675 675  
Select Package 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Convenience Package   405  
Premium Package   2,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Limited Package     2,500
Universal garage door opener     87
Climate Package 580 580  
Select Package 1,677    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032    
Convenience Package   348  
Premium Package   1,887  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Limited Package     2,294
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 4,300 3,750 2,770
Options (change) 3,697 3,223 2,469
Destination 695 695 625
Total Price $29,035 $31,385 $28,390
Total Invoice $27,025 $29,277 $26,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $806
Model Year200620062006
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRX / STI
Trim2.4iT5WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5218hp I5230hp H4
TransmissionM5M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 1280, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$29,035$31,385$28,390
Adjustments for Features0-1,150-380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,035$30,235$28,010
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,200$0
Total Invoice$27,025$29,277$26,575
Adjustments for Features0-1,073-356
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,025$28,204$26,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,179$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year200620062006
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRX / STI
Trim2.4iT5WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
6-speed manual $150 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash$325 $325
CD player $125 
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat $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 
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,315$3,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,150$380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,073-356

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20062006
ModelS40Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length175.9 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested90041%
Total Not Requested130059%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested202590%
Total Not Requested22510%

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