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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: $37,265

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,754

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,580

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS40Highlander
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $35,595
Base Invoice $26,804 $32,498
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,650
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,850 1,450
Bodyside moldings   199
Floor mats   315
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 2,359
Proximity key 387  
AWD 1,739 1,324
Bodyside moldings   125
Floor mats   200
Options (change) 8,005 4,614
Options (change) 7,031 4,008
Destination 745 810
Total Price $37,265 $41,019
Total Invoice $34,580 $37,316

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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: $39
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $644
Model Year20082011
ModelS40Highlander
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/55-19
Total Price$37,265$41,019
Adjustments for Features0-3,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,265$37,304
Total Invoice$34,580$37,316
Adjustments for Features0-3,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,580$33,936

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
ModelS40Highlander
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo mat $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Conversation mirror $25
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable center seat, second row $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,615$8,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,380

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082011
ModelS40Highlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length175.9 in188.4 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.4,266 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.695.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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