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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: $38,925

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $7,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,639

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $7,421

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920172017
ModelS40TraverseTraverse
TrimT5 R-Design2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $36,650 $42,045
Base Invoice $30,409 $34,818 $39,943
Climate Package 675    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Navigation system 2,205 495  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
AWD 1,450 2,000 2,000
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,450  
Graphite Special Edition   2,345  
Sunroof   1,400 1,400
Illuminated door sill trim plates   395 395
Climate Package 634    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Navigation system 2,073 450  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
AWD 1,363 1,900 1,900
Leather and Driver Confidence Package   2,230  
Graphite Special Edition   2,134  
Sunroof   1,274 1,274
Illuminated door sill trim plates   359 359
Options (change) 5,750 9,085 3,795
Options (change) 5,405 8,347 3,533
Destination 825 895 895
Total Price $38,925 $46,630 $46,735
Total Invoice $36,639 $44,060 $44,371

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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: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,593
Model Year200920172017
ModelS40TraverseTraverse
TrimT5 R-Design2LTPremier
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$38,925$46,630$46,735
Adjustments for Features0-5,110-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,925$41,520$41,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5
Total Invoice$36,639$44,060$44,371
Adjustments for Features0-4,828-4,946
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,639$39,232$39,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year200920172017
ModelS40TraverseTraverse
TrimT5 R-Design2LTPremier
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 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag $150$150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Glass roof panel(s) $300$300
Running boards $350 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger 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$9,900$10,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,110$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,828-4,946

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20092017
ModelS40Traverse
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in118.9 in
Length176.2 in203.7 in
Width69.7 in78.5 in
Height57.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,844 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in58.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.0 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
12.670.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.6116.3 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 Traverse 2LT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested62589%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
Leather and Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested135069%
Total Not Requested60031%
Graphite Special Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500No
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Running boards350No
Class III trailer hitch250No
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100038%
Total Not Requested162562%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse Premier

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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