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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: $33,995

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,979

Chevrolet Equinox 2LT   
Difference: $480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40EquinoxEquinox
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $27,955 $31,650
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $26,557 $30,068
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   200 800  
3.6L V6     1,500 1,500
Navigation system     795 795
Power Convenience Package     995  
Floor mats     80 80
Sunroof     995 995
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   188 704  
3.6L V6     1,320 1,320
Navigation system     700 700
Power Convenience Package     876  
Floor mats     71 71
Sunroof     876 876
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 5,165 3,370
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 4,547 2,967
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $34,475 $36,075 $33,995 $35,895
Total Invoice $32,459 $33,963 $31,979 $33,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Chevrolet Equinox 2LT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,538
Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40EquinoxEquinox
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5301hp V6301hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12250, 8250, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/65-17235/55-18
Total Price$34,475$36,075$33,995$35,895
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,125-2,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$35,850$32,870$33,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$635
Total Invoice$32,459$33,963$31,979$33,910
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,058-2,258
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,459$33,751$30,921$31,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$731

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year2011201120142014
ModelS40S40EquinoxEquinox
TrimT5T5 R-Design2LTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Forward collision warning   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo mat   $40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack   $300
Roof rails  $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$3,690$3,915$4,815$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,125$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,058-2,258

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Equinox

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,363 lb.3,922 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 in54.6 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 in51.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft331.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.363.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested220098%
Total Not Requested502%
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
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 2LT

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested40047%
Total Not Requested45053%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Equinox LTZ

3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
FeatureValueRequested?
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
301 hp@6500
272 lb-ft@4800
1000Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Touring suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested1275100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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