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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: $6,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,597

Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI   
Difference: $5,417

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $29,545
Base Invoice $29,281 $28,362
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Floor mats   235
Door sill trim plates   240
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Floor mats   185
Door sill trim plates   200
Options (change) 5,195 475
Options (change) 4,883 385
Destination 850 850
Total Price $37,195 $30,870
Total Invoice $35,014 $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: $6,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,695
Model Year20102018
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5210hp I4
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG24/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$37,195$30,870
Adjustments for Features0-290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,195$30,580
Total Invoice$35,014$29,597
Adjustments for Features0-278
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,014$29,319

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102018
ModelS40Jetta
TrimT5 R-Design2.0T GLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Mirrorlink support $0
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,215$3,505
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-278

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20102018
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 Weight3,326 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Jetta specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta 2.0T GLI

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

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