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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: $30,470

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $7,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,223

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $6,387

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $23,945
Base Invoice $30,409 $22,987
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Navigation system 2,205  
Proximity key 450  
Navigation Package   2,005
Autobahn Package   2,250
Rear spoiler   375
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Navigation system 2,073  
Proximity key 423  
Navigation Package   1,925
Autobahn Package   2,160
Rear spoiler   300
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 4,655 5,730
Options (change) 4,376 5,441
Destination 825 795
Total Price $37,830 $30,470
Total Invoice $35,610 $29,223

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,775
Model Year20092013
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
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$37,830$30,470
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,180$30,470
Total Invoice$35,610$29,223
Adjustments for Features-6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,998$29,223

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-DesignGLI
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
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
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
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$2,740$2,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6120

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20092013
ModelS40Jetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.4 in
Length176.2 in182.2 in
Width69.7 in70.0 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rearview camera200No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested150086%
Total Not Requested25014%
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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