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Subaru Legacy vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,170

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $5,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,647

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $5,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelLegacyS40
Trim3.6RT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,095 $32,350
Base Invoice $23,533 $30,409
Limited Package 3,500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Rear spoiler 393  
Sunroof 995  
Bodyside moldings 251  
Navigation system 2,000 2,205
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
AWD   1,450
Limited Package 3,288  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Rear spoiler 295  
Sunroof 829  
Bodyside moldings 163  
Navigation system 1,668 2,073
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 7,325 5,055
Options (change) 6,364 4,752
Destination 750 825
Total Price $33,170 $38,230
Total Invoice $30,647 $35,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,207
Model Year20122009
ModelLegacyS40
Trim3.6RT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,170$38,230
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,170$38,090
Total Invoice$30,647$35,986
Adjustments for Features0-132
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,647$35,854

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
ModelLegacyS40
Trim3.6RT5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-132

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122009
ModelLegacyS40
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length186.4 in176.2 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height59.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,600 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested255080%
Total Not Requested65020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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