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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: $37,275

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,962

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,091

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,036

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $28,515
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $26,804
Climate Package 900 900 412
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800 800
Blind spot warning system 700 700 695
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 475
Proximity key 450 450 450
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Dynaudio Package     895
Dynamic Trim Package     1,695
Premium Package     2,350
Navigation system     2,205
Climate Package 846 846 354
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752 688
Blind spot warning system 658 658 598
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 408
Proximity key 423 423 387
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Dynaudio Package     769
Dynamic Trim Package     1,457
Premium Package     2,021
Navigation system     1,896
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 9,977
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 8,578
Destination 875 875 745
Total Price $37,275 $39,325 $39,237
Total Invoice $35,091 $37,018 $36,127

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,102
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,168
Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,275$39,325$39,237
Adjustments for Features-140-6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,135$38,710$39,237
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$35,091$37,018$36,127
Adjustments for Features-132-5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,959$36,439$36,127
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201120112008
ModelV50V50S40
TrimT5T5 R-DesignT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr 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$75 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
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$0
Total Value of Features$1,565$2,040$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-132-5790

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112008
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested700100%
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
Total Requested350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested260084%
Total Not Requested50016%

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