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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,254

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackS40
Trim3.6RT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $28,515
Base Invoice $26,460 $26,804
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 2,205
Sunroof 1,445  
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
AWD   1,850
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,896
Sunroof 1,203  
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   2,021
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
AWD   1,739
Options (change) 6,395 7,555
Options (change) 5,704 6,644
Destination 775 745
Total Price $35,465 $36,815
Total Invoice $32,939 $34,193

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,461
Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackS40
Trim3.6RT5
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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)225/60-17205/50-17
Total Price$35,465$36,815
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,165$36,815
Total Invoice$32,939$34,193
Adjustments for Features-1,2070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,732$34,193

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackS40
Trim3.6RT5
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,365$4,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2070

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackS40
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length188.2 in175.9 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height65.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 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 Headroom39.3 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 Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Outback vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
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 Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

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