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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: $29,170

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $4,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,975

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $5,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyS40S40
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $26,085 $29,281
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Sunroof 995 995      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251    
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Preferred Package       2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Leather seating surfaces         200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Sunroof 829 829      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163    
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Preferred Package       1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517 517
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 8,425 7,325 2,830 5,450 3,650
Options (change) 7,299 6,364 2,247 5,123 3,431
Destination 750 750 750 875 875
Total Price $29,170 $33,170 $35,175 $34,075 $35,675
Total Invoice $26,975 $30,647 $32,439 $32,083 $33,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,187
Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyS40S40
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionM6T5M6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,170$33,170$35,175$34,075$35,675
Adjustments for Features-85-1,035-1850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,085$32,135$34,990$34,075$35,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$1,375
Total Invoice$26,975$30,647$32,439$32,083$33,587
Adjustments for Features-79-956-1710-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,896$29,691$32,268$32,083$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,372$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122012201220112011
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyS40S40
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Hood scoop  $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250$250
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,025$3,975$3,125$2,940$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$85$1,035$185$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-79-956-1710-212

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122011
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 Weight3,401 lb.3,364 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested312579%
Total Not Requested85021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested275086%
Total Not Requested45014%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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