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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,965

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,878

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $4,866

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $24,770
Base Invoice $25,359 $23,094
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,120 1,990
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Autobahn Package   2,405
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Navigation system 1,823 1,758
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Autobahn Package   2,227
6-speed automated manual   1,099
Options (change) 8,742 5,495
Options (change) 7,690 5,084
Destination 695 700
Total Price $36,377 $30,965
Total Invoice $33,744 $28,878

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,790
Model Year20062009
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$36,377$30,965
Adjustments for Features-1,1600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,217$30,965
Total Invoice$33,744$28,878
Adjustments for Features-1,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,668$28,878

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062009
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,590$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062009
ModelS40Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length175.9 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,352 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60090%
Total Not Requested6510%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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