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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: $31,200

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $5,412

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,985

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL   
Difference: $3,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT52.0T GLI SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $29,280
Base Invoice $25,359 $28,109
Convenience Package 405  
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  
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Convenience Package 348  
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  
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 8,977 1,100
Options (change) 7,892 1,056
Destination 695 820
Total Price $36,612 $31,200
Total Invoice $33,946 $29,985

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,587
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,051
Model Year20062015
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT52.0T GLI SEL
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$36,612$31,200
Adjustments for Features0-2,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,612$29,025
Total Invoice$33,946$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-2,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,946$27,895

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062015
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT52.0T GLI SEL
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$2,290$4,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,090

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20062015
ModelS40Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length175.9 in183.3 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 ft315.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI SEL

6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%

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