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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: $33,855

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,799

Chevrolet Equinox LT   
Difference: $4,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920102010
ModelS40EquinoxEquinox
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $23,535 $28,220
Base Invoice $30,409 $22,358 $26,809
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,050  
Navigation system 2,205 2,145 2,145
AWD 1,450 1,750 1,750
2LT Equipment Group   2,085  
3.0L V6   1,500 1,500
235/55R18   250 250
Sunroof   795 795
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Leather seating surfaces 188 924  
Navigation system 2,073 1,888 1,888
AWD 1,363 1,663 1,663
2LT Equipment Group   1,981  
3.0L V6   1,320 1,320
235/55R18   220 220
Sunroof   700 700
Options (change) 5,055 9,575 6,440
Options (change) 4,752 8,696 5,791
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $38,230 $33,855 $35,405
Total Invoice $35,986 $31,799 $33,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,117
Model Year200920102010
ModelS40EquinoxEquinox
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5264hp V6264hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-18235/55-18
Total Price$38,230$33,855$35,405
Adjustments for Features0-990-1,955
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,230$32,865$33,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$585
Total Invoice$35,986$31,799$33,345
Adjustments for Features0-930-1,841
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,986$30,869$31,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$635

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year200920102010
ModelS40EquinoxEquinox
TrimT5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,790$5,780$6,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990$1,955
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-1,841

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20092010
ModelS40Equinox
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.5 in
Length176.2 in187.8 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft331.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.663.7 ft3

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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 Equinox LT

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
235/55R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/55R18 tires400No
Machined alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Pioneer, 250W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Remote start150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested117563%
Total Not Requested70037%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested62584%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
FeatureValueRequested?
3.0L V6
DOHC-4v
264 hp@6950
222 lb-ft@5100
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%

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