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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: $39,645

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $182

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,879

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelV50S40
TrimT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $31,150
Base Invoice $27,932 $29,281
Premium Package 2,480  
AWD 1,850 1,450
Climate Package 412 900
Navigation system 2,205 1,800
Xenon HID headlights 800 800
Blind spot warning system 695 695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550
Proximity key 450  
Preferred Package   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   200
Premium Package 2,132  
AWD 1,739 1,438
Climate Package 354 846
Navigation system 1,896 1,692
Xenon HID headlights 688 752
Blind spot warning system 598 653
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 517
Proximity key 387  
Preferred Package   1,175
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 9,367 7,645
Options (change) 8,202 7,261
Destination 745 850
Total Price $39,827 $39,645
Total Invoice $36,879 $37,392

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $527
Model Year20082010
ModelV50S40
TrimT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$39,827$39,645
Adjustments for Features-150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,812$39,645
Total Invoice$36,879$37,392
Adjustments for Features-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,865$37,392

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082010
ModelV50S40
TrimT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$15$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-140

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082010
ModelV50S40
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length177.7 in176.2 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,495 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
27.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested245073%
Total Not Requested90027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested35078%
Total Not Requested10022%
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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