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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: $35,750

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,148

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $28,515
Base Invoice $29,367 $26,804
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 2,000 2,205
Universal garage door opener 77  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Climate Package   675
Dynaudio Package   895
Premium Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
AWD   1,850
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,823 1,896
Universal garage door opener 50  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Climate Package   580
Dynaudio Package   769
Premium Package   2,021
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
AWD   1,739
Options (change) 3,460 8,450
Options (change) 3,086 7,413
Destination 695 745
Total Price $35,750 $37,710
Total Invoice $33,148 $34,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,565
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,750$37,710
Adjustments for Features-8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,940$37,710
Total Invoice$33,148$34,962
Adjustments for Features-7510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,397$34,962

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,875$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$810$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackS40
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length188.7 in175.9 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height63.2 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested230074%
Total Not Requested80026%

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