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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,292

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Equinox
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $30,800
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $29,260
Climate Package 900 900  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,620
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,895
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine     2,800
Climate Package 846 846  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package     2,384
Confidence & Convenience II Package     1,724
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine     2,660
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 7,315
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 6,768
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $39,110
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $37,023

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox Premier
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,494
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Equinox
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5252hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-19
Total Price$36,425$38,025$39,110
Adjustments for Features0-225-5,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$33,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$37,023
Adjustments for Features0-212-5,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$31,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Equinox
TrimT5T5 R-DesignPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras  $500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Larger infotainment display  $0
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,690$4,915$10,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-5,225

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112018
ModelS40Equinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in107.3 in
Length176.2 in183.1 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height57.2 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft329.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.363.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox Premier

Sun, Sound, & Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65029%
Total Not Requested162571%
Confidence & Convenience II Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested40016%
Total Not Requested207584%
turbocharged 2.0-liter engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
235/50HR19 tires400No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Class II trailer hitch200No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
turbocharged
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
252 hp@5500
260 lb-ft@2500
1000Yes
Total Requested102559%
Total Not Requested72541%

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