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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: $29,980

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $5,522

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,630

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T   
Difference: $5,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT52.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $23,590
Base Invoice $26,804 $21,702
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Package 2   2,885
6-speed automated manual   1,075
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,589
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Package 2   2,636
6-speed automated manual   1,073
Options (change) 6,242 5,760
Options (change) 5,367 5,298
Destination 745 630
Total Price $35,502 $29,980
Total Invoice $32,916 $27,630

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,072
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,869
Model Year20082006
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT52.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$35,502$29,980
Adjustments for Features-4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,052$29,980
Total Invoice$32,916$27,630
Adjustments for Features-4170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,499$27,630

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT52.0T
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, remote $200
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights$125 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$2,615$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$450$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4170

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082006
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.3,303 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
225/45HR17 tires400No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested222574%
Total Not Requested80026%

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