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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: $35,875

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $2,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,380

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $1,574

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $34,650
Base Invoice $29,281 $33,230
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Navigation system 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Rear spoiler   375
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Navigation system 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Rear spoiler   300
Options (change) 6,195 375
Options (change) 5,823 300
Destination 850 850
Total Price $38,195 $35,875
Total Invoice $35,954 $34,380

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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: $6,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,647
Model Year20102018
ModelS40Passat
TrimT5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$38,195$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-4,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,195$31,625
Total Invoice$35,954$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-4,073
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,954$30,307

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Remote app $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Secondary collision brake assist $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$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 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,790$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,073

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20102018
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.3,571 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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

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