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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: $35,085

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $330

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,841

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082014
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $34,265
Base Invoice $26,804 $32,860
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 580  
Navigation system 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Options (change) 6,155 0
Options (change) 5,292 0
Destination 745 820
Total Price $35,415 $35,085
Total Invoice $32,841 $33,680

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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: $1,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $591
Model Year20082014
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5V6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,415$35,085
Adjustments for Features0-1,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$33,595
Total Invoice$32,841$33,680
Adjustments for Features0-1,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,841$32,250

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
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 
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$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
Synthetic suede inserts in seating surfaces $450
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,840$3,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,430

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20082014
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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