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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: $30,870

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $4,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $3,943

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Jetta
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $29,545
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $28,362
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Floor mats     235
Door sill trim plates     240
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Floor mats     185
Door sill trim plates     200
Options (change) 7,000 5,000 475
Options (change) 6,580 4,700 385
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $35,625 $37,025 $30,870
Total Invoice $33,540 $34,856 $29,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,392
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Jetta
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,625$37,025$30,870
Adjustments for Features-585-3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,040$36,665$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$33,540$34,856$29,597
Adjustments for Features-551-3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,989$34,517$29,597
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,528$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Jetta
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo mat  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional)  $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,915$3,690$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$585$360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-551-3390

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20112018
ModelS40Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length176.2 in183.3 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,208 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested135060%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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