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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: $31,665

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,589

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelS40Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimT5WRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $28,495
Base Invoice $26,804 $26,848
Premium Package 2,350  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   192
Universal garage door opener   85
Bodyside moldings   198
Premium Package 2,021  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,737
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   125
Universal garage door opener   55
Bodyside moldings   129
Options (change) 7,937 2,475
Options (change) 6,824 2,046
Destination 745 695
Total Price $37,197 $31,665
Total Invoice $34,373 $29,589

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,657
Model Year20082010
ModelS40Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimT5WRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5265hp H4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-17
Total Price$37,197$31,665
Adjustments for Features-1,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,977$31,665
Total Invoice$34,373$29,589
Adjustments for Features-1,1270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,246$29,589

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

Model Year20082010
ModelS40Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimT5WRX Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Total Value of Features$3,365$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1270

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

Model Year20082010
ModelS40Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length175.9 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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