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Which is better for a student who has just recieved their undergraduate degree?

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2005 Volvo S40

70%: 57 votes

2005 Volvo S40: S40 2.4L Manual

2006 Hyundai Tiburon

30%: 25 votes

2006 Hyundai Tiburon: Tiburon 2dr Cpe GS I4 5-Spd Manual

2005 Volvo S40: S40 2.4L Manual

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At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
2.5 Based on 0 reviews	4 Based on 1 review
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$23,560 Invoice $22,182	$16,095 Invoice $14,808
Monthly Payment*
$461 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%	$315 /mo 5 years @ 6.5%

Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline	Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$1,176 and up	$1,111 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
22/29 mpg LessMediumMore	24/30 mpg LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
405 miles NearMediumFar	391 miles NearMediumFar

Engine Summary

Transmission
Manual	Manual
Drivetrain
FWD	FWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
168 @ 6000 LowMediumHigh	138 @ 6000 LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
170 @ 4400 LowMediumHigh	136 @ 4500 LowMediumHigh

Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Compact 4-Door Sedan	Sub Compact 2 Doors
Passenger Seating
5	4
Cargo Room*
3 Suitcases 14.3 cubic feet	3 Suitcases 14.8 cubic feet

Warranty Summary

Basic Years
4 years	5 years
Basic Miles
50,000 miles	60,000 miles

Safety Summary

Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
4	N/A
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
5	N/A
NHTSA Rollover Rating
4	N/A

Dimensions Summary

Weight (lbs)
3,016 lbs LightMediumHeavy	2,898 lbs LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
175.9 inches ShortMediumLong	173 inches ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
69.7 inches NarrowMediumWide	69.3 inches NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
57.2 inches ShortMediumTall	52.4 inches ShortMediumTall

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