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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: $38,230

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $10,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,986

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $8,917

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelS40Avalanche
TrimT5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $32,350 $39,405
Base Invoice $30,409 $36,646
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205 2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
AWD 1,450  
Luxury Package   1,585
Sunroof   995
4WD   3,050
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073 2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
AWD 1,363  
Luxury Package   1,395
Sunroof   876
4WD   2,836
Options (change) 5,055 8,130
Options (change) 4,752 7,307
Destination 825 950
Total Price $38,230 $48,485
Total Invoice $35,986 $44,903

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,115
Model Year20092011
ModelS40Avalanche
TrimT5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine227hp I5320hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/70-17
Total Price$38,230$48,485
Adjustments for Features0-4,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,230$44,380
Total Invoice$35,986$44,903
Adjustments for Features0-3,802
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,986$41,101

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092011
ModelS40Avalanche
TrimT5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
4WD $1700
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40
Class IV trailer hitch $300
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Midgate $400
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Rigid bed cover $700
Roof rack $300
Storage compartment(s) in bed $100
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
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
Removable rear window $100
Running boards $350
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$4,715$8,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,802

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20092011
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 Weight3,495 lb.5,969 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		12.6 ft345.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.6101.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested77572%
Total Not Requested30028%
4WD
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested157577%
Total Not Requested47523%

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