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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: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $88

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $34,650
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $33,230
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Rear spoiler     375
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Rear spoiler     300
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 375
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 300
Destination 875 875 850
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $35,875
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $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: $4,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,578
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5280hp V6
TransmissionT5T5S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$36,425$38,025$35,875
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$34,380
Adjustments for Features0-212-3,666
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$30,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Passat
TrimT5T5 R-DesignV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automated manual  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Rearview camera  $200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Mirrorlink support  $0
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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$3,040$3,265$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-3,666

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112018
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 Weight3,363 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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