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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: $34,520

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,675

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,296

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020162016
ModelS40WRXWRX
TrimT5 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $30,395 $39,995
Base Invoice $29,281 $28,601 $37,750
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Navigation system 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation Package   3,100  
Bodyside moldings   230 230
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Navigation system 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Navigation Package   2,751  
Bodyside moldings   149 149
Options (change) 6,195 3,330 230
Options (change) 5,823 2,900 149
Destination 850 795 795
Total Price $38,195 $34,520 $41,020
Total Invoice $35,954 $32,296 $38,694

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,911
Model Year201020162016
ModelS40WRXWRX
TrimT5 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$38,195$34,520$41,020
Adjustments for Features0-270-1,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$34,250$39,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,200
Total Invoice$35,954$32,296$38,694
Adjustments for Features0-253-1,481
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$32,043$37,213
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,170

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201020162016
ModelS40WRXWRX
TrimT5 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
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, 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$3,815$4,085$5,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$270$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-253-1,481

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20102016
ModelS40WRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length176.2 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,274 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 Volume14.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested58535%

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