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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,575

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $12,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,613

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $11,717

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40Avalanche
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $44,580
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $41,459
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Sunroof     995
RWD     0
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Sunroof     876
RWD     0
Options (change) 4,950 3,150 995
Options (change) 4,653 2,961 876
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $33,575 $35,175 $46,570
Total Invoice $31,613 $33,117 $43,330

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,665
Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40Avalanche
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine227hp I5227hp I5320hp V8
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12300, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17275/55-20
Total Price$33,575$35,175$46,570
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,575$34,950$41,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$31,613$33,117$43,330
Adjustments for Features0-212-5,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,613$32,905$38,278
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year201120112013
ModelS40S40Avalanche
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTZ Black Diamond
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Midgate  $400
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Rigid bed cover  $700
Roof rack  $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Removable rear window  $100
Running boards  $350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Rear seat audio controls  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,915$3,140$8,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-5,052

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112013
ModelS40Avalanche
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in130.0 in
Length176.2 in221.3 in
Width69.7 in79.1 in
Height57.2 in76.6 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.5,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.31.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in65.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in64.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in65.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in62.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.3101.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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