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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: $34,525

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,194

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,506

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Highlander
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $35,745
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $32,635
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Bodyside moldings     199
Floor mats     315
Navigation system     2,650
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Bodyside moldings     125
Floor mats     200
Navigation system     2,359
Options (change) 5,900 4,100 3,164
Options (change) 5,546 3,854 2,684
Destination 875 875 810
Total Price $34,525 $36,125 $39,719
Total Invoice $32,506 $34,010 $36,129

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,017
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Highlander
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5270hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/55-19
Total Price$34,525$36,125$39,719
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,525$35,900$36,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,506$34,010$36,129
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,606
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,506$33,798$33,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40Highlander
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable second-row console  $200
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Conversation mirror  $25
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable center seat, second row  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,390$6,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,606

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112012
ModelS40Highlander
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length176.2 in188.4 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height57.2 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,045 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
14.3 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.342.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.395.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
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
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

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%

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