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Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Solara Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Solara Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,973

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $3,902

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,715

Toyota Solara SLE V6   
Difference: $5,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Solara
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $27,155
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $24,438
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 515
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Stability control     650
Floor mats     184
Satellite radio     449
Navigation system     1,300
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 412
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Stability control     559
Floor mats     112
Satellite radio     359
Navigation system     1,115
Options (change) 6,250 4,450 3,098
Options (change) 5,875 4,183 2,557
Destination 875 875 720
Total Price $34,875 $36,475 $30,973
Total Invoice $32,835 $34,339 $27,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Solara

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Solara SLE V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,534
Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Solara
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12270, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,875$36,475$30,973
Adjustments for Features-1,685-1,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,190$34,565$30,973
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,835$34,339$27,715
Adjustments for Features-1,586-1,7980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,249$32,541$27,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year201120112008
ModelS40S40Solara
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSLE V6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,815$1,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,685$1,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,586-1,7980

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Toyota Solara

Model Year20112008
ModelS40Solara
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length176.2 in192.5 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%
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 Solara SLE V6

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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