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Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,310

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $115

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $313

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackS40S40
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $26,085 $29,281
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Proximity key     450 450
Blind spot warning system     700 700
Leather seating surfaces       200
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Obstacle detection, rear     376 376
Proximity key     423 423
Blind spot warning system     658 658
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 0 0 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 0 0 7,332 5,640
Destination 915 915 875 875
Total Price $36,310 $39,605 $36,425 $38,025
Total Invoice $33,979 $37,004 $34,292 $35,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,878
Model Year2018201820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackS40S40
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,310$39,605$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-3,810-6,9500-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,500$32,655$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$155$0$1,375
Total Invoice$33,979$37,004$34,292$35,796
Adjustments for Features-3,565-6,4940-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,414$30,510$34,292$35,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$96$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2018201820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackS40S40
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Heated steering wheel $100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Backup collision intervention $150  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane sway warning $25  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector $40  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Navigation app$50   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,500$11,640$4,690$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,810$6,950$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,565-6,4940-212

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182011
ModelOutbackS40
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in103.9 in
Length189.9 in176.2 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.3,363 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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