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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 V50 T5   
Difference: $2,277

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,451

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112006
ModelV50V50S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $26,940
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $25,359
Climate Package 900 900 412
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Integrated second row child seats, two 300 300 300
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 700
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Audio Package     895
Dynamic Trim Package     2,025
Premium Package     2,195
Stability control     695
Navigation system     2,120
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Climate Package 846 846 354
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 408
Integrated second row child seats, two 282 282 258
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 602
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Audio Package     769
Dynamic Trim Package     1,741
Premium Package     1,887
Stability control     597
Navigation system     1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Options (change) 6,550 4,750 11,067
Options (change) 6,157 4,465 9,689
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $36,425 $38,475 $38,702
Total Invoice $34,292 $36,219 $35,743

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,052
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,181
Model Year201120112006
ModelV50V50S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5218hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,425$38,475$38,702
Adjustments for Features-775-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,650$37,225$38,702
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,292$36,219$35,743
Adjustments for Features-730-1,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,562$35,042$35,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201120112006
ModelV50V50S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Compass $0 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,100$2,575$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$1,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-730-1,1770

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112006
ModelV50S40
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length178.0 in175.9 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.3,278 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 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

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 information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
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 recirculation100No
Total Requested55085%
Total Not Requested10015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2450100%
Total Not Requested00%

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