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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: $36,025

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,916

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelV50S40S40
TrimT5T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,715 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $27,932 $26,085 $29,281
Premium Package 2,480    
Dynaudio Package 895    
Climate Package 412 900 900
Navigation system 2,205    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 800
Blind spot warning system 695 700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 550 550
Proximity key 450 450 450
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Leather seating surfaces     200
Premium Package 2,132    
Dynaudio Package 769    
Climate Package 354 846 846
Navigation system 1,896    
Xenon HID headlights 688 752 752
Blind spot warning system 598 658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 517 517
Proximity key 387 423 423
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 8,412 7,400 5,600
Options (change) 7,232 6,956 5,264
Destination 745 875 875
Total Price $38,872 $36,025 $37,625
Total Invoice $35,909 $33,916 $35,420

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,725
Model Year200820112011
ModelV50S40S40
TrimT5T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,872$36,025$37,625
Adjustments for Features-2900-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,582$36,025$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$35,909$33,916$35,420
Adjustments for Features-2680-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,641$33,916$35,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200820112011
ModelV50S40S40
TrimT5T5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rear wiper$175  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear bumper protector$40  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$1,665$1,375$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$290$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-2680-212

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082011
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 Weight3,379 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		27.4 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft314.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested260078%
Total Not Requested75022%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
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 recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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