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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: $34,075

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,014

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $69

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelS40S40Highlander
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $30,460
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $27,108
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,400
Value Package     560
Side curtain airbags     650
Floor mats     106
Heated front seats     440
Navigation system     2,000
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,120
Value Package     504
Side curtain airbags     559
Floor mats     66
Heated front seats     352
Navigation system     1,700
Options (change) 5,450 3,650 5,156
Options (change) 5,123 3,431 4,301
Destination 875 875 605
Total Price $34,075 $35,675 $36,221
Total Invoice $32,083 $33,587 $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: $1,836
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $343
Model Year201120112006
ModelS40S40Highlander
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5215hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,075$35,675$36,221
Adjustments for Features0-225-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$35,450$35,911
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,083$33,587$32,014
Adjustments for Features0-212-274
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,083$33,375$31,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120112006
ModelS40S40Highlander
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear heater  $150
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,490$3,715$3,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-274

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112006
ModelS40Highlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in106.9 in
Length176.2 in184.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height57.2 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,363 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
14.3 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.339.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.380.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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