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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: $30,845

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,105

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,768

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $24,300
Base Invoice $29,281 $22,659
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Leather seating surfaces 200  
AWD 1,450  
Autobahn Package   3,020
6-speed automated manual   1,075
iPod integration   0
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 1,692 1,589
Leather seating surfaces 188  
AWD 1,438  
Autobahn Package   2,797
6-speed automated manual   1,073
iPod integration   0
Options (change) 6,950 5,895
Options (change) 6,608 5,459
Destination 850 650
Total Price $38,950 $30,845
Total Invoice $36,739 $28,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,316
Model Year20102008
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8250, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$38,950$30,845
Adjustments for Features-3,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,075$30,845
Total Invoice$36,739$28,768
Adjustments for Features-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,084$28,768

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102008
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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$0 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,040$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,875$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6550

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102008
ModelS40Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length176.2 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,802 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 Volume14.3 ft316.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, remote-125No
Total Requested600126%
Total Not Requested-125-26%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Front seat active head restraints0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Unbranded, 250W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested200078%
Total Not Requested56522%

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