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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,915

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $3,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,471

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $2,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelS40Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,350 $34,095
Base Invoice $30,409 $32,651
Climate Package 675  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Climate Package 634  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Options (change) 5,550 0
Options (change) 5,217 0
Destination 825 820
Total Price $38,725 $34,915
Total Invoice $36,451 $33,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,425
Model Year20092017
ModelS40Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5220hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,725$34,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,725$32,365
Total Invoice$36,451$33,471
Adjustments for Features0-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,451$31,026

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
ModelS40Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,465$6,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,445

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20092017
ModelS40Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.8 in
Length176.2 in167.5 in
Width69.7 in70.8 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,274 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.652.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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