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Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,965

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $440

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelS40Highlander
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $30,460
Base Invoice $26,804 $27,108
Climate Package 675  
Premium Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
Value Package   560
Side curtain airbags   650
Floor mats   106
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,400
Climate Package 580  
Premium Package 2,021  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,700
Value Package   504
Side curtain airbags   559
Floor mats   66
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   1,120
Options (change) 5,705 5,156
Options (change) 4,905 4,301
Destination 745 605
Total Price $34,965 $36,221
Total Invoice $32,454 $32,014

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $471
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,134
Model Year20082006
ModelS40Highlander
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5215hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,965$36,221
Adjustments for Features0-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,965$35,436
Total Invoice$32,454$32,014
Adjustments for Features0-694
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,454$31,320

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelS40Highlander
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear heater $150
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,240$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-694

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082006
ModelS40Highlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length175.9 in184.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,649 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.639.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.680.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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