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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,720

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,370

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $32,950
Base Invoice $25,359 $31,600
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 675  
Convenience Package 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 580  
Convenience Package 348  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Options (change) 8,710 0
Options (change) 7,662 0
Destination 695 770
Total Price $36,345 $33,720
Total Invoice $33,716 $32,370

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,840
Model Year20062012
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/45-18
Total Price$36,345$33,720
Adjustments for Features0-515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,345$33,205
Total Invoice$33,716$32,370
Adjustments for Features0-494
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,716$31,876

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
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 start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,515$3,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-494

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20062012
ModelS40Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length175.9 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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