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

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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,315

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,242

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,349

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelS40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $29,095 $37,445
Base Invoice $25,359 $27,405 $35,379
Convenience Package 405    
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Climate Package 412    
Premium Package 2,195    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120 1,000 1,000
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Bodyside moldings   220 220
Convenience Package 348    
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Climate Package 354    
Premium Package 1,887    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823 888 888
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Bodyside moldings   143 143
Options (change) 9,922 1,470 1,470
Options (change) 8,529 1,194 1,194
Destination 695 750 750
Total Price $37,557 $31,315 $39,665
Total Invoice $34,583 $29,349 $37,323

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,077
Model Year200620122012
ModelS40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$37,557$31,315$39,665
Adjustments for Features-1700-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,387$31,315$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,800
Total Invoice$34,583$29,349$37,323
Adjustments for Features-1570-1,458
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,426$29,349$35,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,516

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200620122012
ModelS40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5WRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manual $0 
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler  $500
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,945$4,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$170$0$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-1570-1,458

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20062012
ModelS40Impreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.1 in
Length175.9 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.0 ft3

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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%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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