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Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Avalon Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Avalon Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40Avalon
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $39,650
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $35,686
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Floor mats     225
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Floor mats     140
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 225
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 140
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $36,025 $37,625 $40,670
Total Invoice $33,916 $35,420 $36,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Avalon

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $679
Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40Avalon
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5268hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12785, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,025$37,625$40,670
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$37,400$38,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,916$35,420$36,621
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,026
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,916$35,208$34,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40Avalon
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,265$2,490$4,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,026

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Avalon

Model Year20112013
ModelS40Avalon
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length176.2 in195.2 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,461 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Toyota Avalon Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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