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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: $31,150

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,877

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $24,535
Base Invoice $25,359 $23,553
Premium Package 2,195  
Dynamic Trim Package 2,025  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Package   2,030
Autobahn Package   2,290
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Premium Package 1,887  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,741  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation Package   1,948
Autobahn Package   2,200
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 10,767 5,795
Options (change) 9,431 5,504
Destination 695 820
Total Price $38,402 $31,150
Total Invoice $35,485 $29,877

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,952
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,331
Model Year20062014
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$38,402$31,150
Adjustments for Features-3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,102$31,150
Total Invoice$35,485$29,877
Adjustments for Features-2770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,208$29,877

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062014
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,440$3,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2770

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062014
ModelS40Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length175.9 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,158 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 Volume12.6 ft315.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested105043%
Total Not Requested140057%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested110063%
Total Not Requested65037%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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