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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: $31,615

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $5,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,383

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $4,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelS40Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,150 $25,095
Base Invoice $29,281 $24,091
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system 1,800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Driver's Edition   4,600
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Navigation system 1,692  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Driver's Edition   4,416
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 5,500 5,700
Options (change) 5,170 5,472
Destination 850 820
Total Price $37,500 $31,615
Total Invoice $35,301 $30,383

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,741
Model Year20102014
ModelS40Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,500$31,615
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$31,615
Total Invoice$35,301$30,383
Adjustments for Features-1,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,124$30,383

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102014
ModelS40Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,490$2,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1770

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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 Year20102014
ModelS40Golf / GTI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.5 in
Length176.2 in165.4 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height57.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.3,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.346.0 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested105066%
Total Not Requested55034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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