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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: $31,785

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,801

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,034

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $29,495 $37,845
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $27,774 $35,751
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Navigation system     1,100 1,100
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Navigation system     976 976
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 1,495 1,495
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 1,232 1,232
Destination 875 875 795 795
Total Price $34,875 $36,475 $31,785 $40,135
Total Invoice $32,835 $34,339 $29,801 $37,778

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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: $1,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,603
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5265hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT5T5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,875$36,475$31,785$40,135
Adjustments for Features-1,520-1,7450-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,355$34,730$31,785$38,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$6,700
Total Invoice$32,835$34,339$29,801$37,778
Adjustments for Features-1,431-1,6430-1,553
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,404$32,696$29,801$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$6,424

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40Impreza / WRXImpreza / WRX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignWRX LimitedWRX STI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
5-speed manual  $0 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Hood scoop  $100$100
Rear spoiler $200$200 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler   $500
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$4,090$4,315$2,570$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,520$1,745$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,431-1,6430-1,553

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,364 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 Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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
App support0No
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
App support0No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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