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Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,250

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelV50V50S40S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $26,085 $29,281
Climate Package 900 900 900 900
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Preferred Package 2,000   2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 800 800
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 400
Proximity key 450 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces   200   200
Climate Package 846 846 846 846
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,880
Preferred Package 1,880   1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 752 752
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517 517
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 376 376
Proximity key 423 423 423 423
Leather seating surfaces   188   188
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 7,332 5,640
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $37,675 $39,725 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $35,467 $37,394 $34,292 $35,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $996
Model Year2011201120112011
ModelV50V50S40S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,675$39,725$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-190-6650-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,485$39,060$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$1,375
Total Invoice$35,467$37,394$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-179-6260-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,288$36,768$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2011201120112011
ModelV50V50S40S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175  
Exterior 
Body kit $0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler $200 $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Total Value of Features$1,290$1,765$1,100$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$190$665$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-179-6260-212

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112011
ModelV50S40
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length178.0 in176.2 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 ft314.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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