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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,230

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,986

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,041

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelS40Traverse
TrimT5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $32,010
Base Invoice $30,409 $30,409
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205 1,890
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200 1,775
AWD 1,450 2,000
Sunroof   1,400
2LT Equipment Group   2,580
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073 1,663
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188 1,562
AWD 1,363 1,900
Sunroof   1,232
2LT Equipment Group   2,451
Options (change) 5,055 9,645
Options (change) 4,752 8,808
Destination 825 810
Total Price $38,230 $42,465
Total Invoice $35,986 $40,027

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,227
Model Year20092011
ModelS40Traverse
TrimT5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5281hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/65-18
Total Price$38,230$42,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,230$39,480
Total Invoice$35,986$40,027
Adjustments for Features0-2,814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,986$37,213

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelS40Traverse
TrimT5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
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
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Glass roof panel(s) $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
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 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,090$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,814

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092011
ModelS40Traverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length176.2 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in78.4 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.5,066 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in62.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in57.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in48.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.668.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.6116.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse 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 Traverse LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62568%
Total Not Requested30032%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested110085%
Total Not Requested20015%
2LT Equipment Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Bose, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested50035%
Total Not Requested92565%

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