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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: $35,460

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,980

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $34,265
Base Invoice $29,281 $32,860
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Rear spoiler   375
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 4,700 375
Options (change) 4,418 300
Destination 850 820
Total Price $36,700 $35,460
Total Invoice $34,549 $33,980

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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: $2,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,781
Model Year20102014
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,700$35,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,700$34,195
Total Invoice$34,549$33,980
Adjustments for Features0-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,549$32,768

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102014
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 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 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,290$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,212

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102014
ModelS40Passat
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.4 in
Length176.2 in191.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height57.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight3,326 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 Volume14.3 ft315.9 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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