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Volvo S40 vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,805

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,400

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelS40RAV4
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $23,755
Base Invoice $30,409 $21,972
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,050
3.5L V6   1,915
Sunroof   900
Heated front seats   440
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188 840
3.5L V6   1,771
Sunroof   720
Heated front seats   352
Options (change) 1,400 4,305
Options (change) 1,316 3,683
Destination 825 745
Total Price $34,575 $28,805
Total Invoice $32,550 $26,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,905
Model Year20092008
ModelS40RAV4
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5269hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$34,575$28,805
Adjustments for Features-2600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,315$28,805
Total Invoice$32,550$26,400
Adjustments for Features-2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,305$26,400

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092008
ModelS40RAV4
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding passenger seat$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2450

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20092008
ModelS40RAV4
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length176.2 in181.1 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.637.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.673.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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