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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,295

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $5,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,286

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $4,297

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelS40WRXWRX
TrimT5LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $25,359 $29,154 $37,750
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025    
Convenience Package 405    
Premium Package 2,195    
Climate Package 412    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165 165
Universal garage door opener   85 85
Bodyside moldings   230 230
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741    
Convenience Package 348    
Premium Package 1,887    
Climate Package 354    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107 107
Universal garage door opener   56 56
Bodyside moldings   149 149
Options (change) 9,922 480 480
Options (change) 8,529 312 312
Destination 695 820 820
Total Price $37,557 $32,295 $41,295
Total Invoice $34,583 $30,286 $38,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,057
Model Year200620172017
ModelS40WRXWRX
TrimT5LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$37,557$32,295$41,295
Adjustments for Features0-810-3,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,557$31,485$38,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,540
Total Invoice$34,583$30,286$38,882
Adjustments for Features0-760-3,079
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,583$29,526$35,803
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,277

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200620172017
ModelS40WRXWRX
TrimT5LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $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 
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,540$4,350$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$810$3,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-760-3,079

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062017
ModelS40WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length175.9 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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