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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: $34,475

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,459

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,258

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelS40S40TraverseTraverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $31,745 $37,985
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $30,158 $36,086
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200 1,775  
Navigation system     1,890 1,890
2LT Equipment Group     2,580  
255/55HR20     995  
Sunroof     1,400 1,400
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188 1,562  
Navigation system     1,663 1,663
2LT Equipment Group     2,451  
255/55HR20     876  
Sunroof     1,232 1,232
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 8,640 3,290
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 7,784 2,895
Destination 875 875 775 775
Total Price $34,475 $36,075 $41,160 $42,050
Total Invoice $32,459 $33,963 $38,717 $39,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,144
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelS40S40TraverseTraverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5288hp V6288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/55-20255/55-20
Total Price$34,475$36,075$41,160$42,050
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,210-3,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$35,850$38,950$38,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$235$0
Total Invoice$32,459$33,963$38,717$39,756
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,079-3,153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,459$33,751$36,638$36,603
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$35$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year2011201120102010
ModelS40S40TraverseTraverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLTLTZ
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
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  
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300$300
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$3,915$4,140$6,125$7,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,210$3,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,079-3,153

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,363 lb.4,790 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
14.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.368.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.3116.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested205091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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%
Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/55HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/55HR20 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
288 hp@6300
270 lb-ft@3400
1000Yes
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%
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%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LTZ

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested62586%
Total Not Requested10014%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Glass roof panel(s)300No
Total Requested90075%
Total Not Requested30025%

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