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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: $34,475

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $10,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,459

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40AvalancheAvalanche
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $34,305 $40,825
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $31,389 $36,801
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
3LT Equipment Group     3,190  
6.0L V8     1,095 1,095
4.1 axle ratio     100 100
Transmission cooler     95 95
Adaptive dampers - electrical     1,120  
Limited-slip rear differential     295  
Navigation system     2,250 2,250
Sunroof     995 995
Rain-sensing wipers     230  
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
3LT Equipment Group     2,648  
6.0L V8     909 909
4.1 axle ratio     83 83
Transmission cooler     79 79
Adaptive dampers - electrical     930  
Limited-slip rear differential     245  
Navigation system     1,868 1,868
Sunroof     826 826
Rain-sensing wipers     191  
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 9,370 4,535
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 7,779 3,765
Destination 875 875 900 900
Total Price $34,475 $36,075 $44,575 $46,260
Total Invoice $32,459 $33,963 $40,068 $41,466

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,742
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40AvalancheAvalanche
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Engine227hp I5227hp I5366hp V8366hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG12/17 MPG12/17 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17265/70-17275/55-20
Total Price$34,475$36,075$44,575$46,260
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,190-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$35,850$41,385$42,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$1,435
Total Invoice$32,459$33,963$40,068$41,466
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,867-3,084
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,459$33,751$37,201$38,382
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$1,181

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelS40S40AvalancheAvalanche
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Front side airbags$350$350  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40$40
Class IV trailer hitch  $300$300
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Midgate  $400$400
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Rigid bed cover  $700$700
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100$100
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Super-heated washer fluid  $100$100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Removable rear window  $100$100
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,815$4,040$7,005$7,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,190$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,867-3,084

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Avalanche

Model Year20112008
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.5,842 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
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LT

Adaptive shocks - electrical
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
3LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested197560%
Total Not Requested132540%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Avalanche LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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