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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: $31,460

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $6,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,503

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,872

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelS40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5 R-DesignWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $29,295 $37,645
Base Invoice $30,409 $27,589 $35,564
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Navigation system 2,205 1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Bodyside moldings   230 230
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Navigation system 2,073 888 888
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Bodyside moldings   149 149
Options (change) 4,405 1,395 1,395
Options (change) 4,141 1,144 1,144
Destination 825 770 770
Total Price $37,580 $31,460 $39,810
Total Invoice $35,375 $29,503 $37,478

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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: $5,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,935
Model Year200920132013
ModelS40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5 R-DesignWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$37,580$31,460$39,810
Adjustments for Features-9950-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,585$31,460$38,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,700
Total Invoice$35,375$29,503$37,478
Adjustments for Features-9370-1,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,438$29,503$35,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,422

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200920132013
ModelS40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5 R-DesignWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
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
Cargo Management 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
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  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,540$2,545$4,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$995$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-9370-1,553

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20092013
ModelS40Impreza / WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.1 in
Length176.2 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height57.2 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 R-Design

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

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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 radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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