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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: $29,575

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,853

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40Traverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $34,010
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $32,310
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Sunroof     1,400
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Sunroof     1,232
Options (change) 950 950 1,400
Options (change) 893 893 1,232
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $29,575 $32,975 $36,285
Total Invoice $27,853 $31,049 $34,417

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,125
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,164
Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40Traverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5281hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/65-18
Total Price$29,575$32,975$36,285
Adjustments for Features0-2,025-3,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,575$30,950$32,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$27,853$31,049$34,417
Adjustments for Features0-1,907-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,853$29,142$31,017
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,289$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year201120112014
ModelS40S40Traverse
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Glass roof panel(s)  $300
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,865$4,890$6,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025$3,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,907-3,400

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Chevrolet Traverse

Model Year20112014
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 Weight3,363 lb.4,646 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		14.3 ft324.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.370.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.3116.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Traverse LT

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

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