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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: $29,293

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $1,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,555

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRX / STI
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,200 $31,150 $26,450
Base Invoice $24,628 $29,281 $24,935
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000
Bodyside moldings     198
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,846
Bodyside moldings     129
Options (change) 3,250 3,250 2,198
Options (change) 3,055 3,055 1,975
Destination 850 850 645
Total Price $30,300 $35,250 $29,293
Total Invoice $28,533 $33,186 $27,555

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,382
Model Year201020102008
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRX / STI
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionM5T5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,300$35,250$29,293
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,300$33,175$28,863
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,875$0
Total Invoice$28,533$33,186$27,555
Adjustments for Features0-1,954-404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,533$31,232$27,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,699$0

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

Model Year201020102008
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRX / STI
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignWRX Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,165$4,240$2,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,954-404

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

Model Year20102008
ModelS40Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length176.2 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.3,017 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 Volume14.3 ft311.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%

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