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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: $31,950

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $5,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,606

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn   
Difference: $4,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelS40Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $31,150 $30,135
Base Invoice $29,281 $28,930
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Lighting Package   995
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Lighting Package   856
Options (change) 5,500 995
Options (change) 5,170 856
Destination 850 820
Total Price $37,500 $31,950
Total Invoice $35,301 $30,606

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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: $5,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,982
Model Year20102016
ModelS40Golf / GTI
TrimT5 R-DesignGTI Autobahn
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5210hp 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$37,500$31,950
Adjustments for Features0-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,500$31,650
Total Invoice$35,301$30,606
Adjustments for Features0-287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,301$30,319

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20102016
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 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished fuel door $100
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$3,515$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-287

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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 Year20102016
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		14.3 ft322.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.352.7 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

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 key250Yes
Total Requested130081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI Autobahn

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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