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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: $28,940

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $8,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,753

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,545

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $23,745
Base Invoice $26,804 $22,795
Dynamic Trim Package 1,695  
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 900
Proximity key 450  
Autobahn Package   2,050
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Dynamic Trim Package 1,457  
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 864
Proximity key 387  
Autobahn Package   1,968
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 7,850 4,425
Options (change) 6,749 4,188
Destination 745 770
Total Price $37,110 $28,940
Total Invoice $34,298 $27,753

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,558
Model Year20082012
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5200hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,110$28,940
Adjustments for Features-2,1500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,960$28,940
Total Invoice$34,298$27,753
Adjustments for Features-1,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,311$27,753

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar 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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, 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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,165$2,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20082012
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.3,157 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested90029%
Total Not Requested220071%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
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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