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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,460

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,182

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,734

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Legacy
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $31,945
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $29,897
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Bodyside moldings     290
Rear spoiler     365
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Bodyside moldings     188
Rear spoiler     237
Options (change) 7,400 5,600 655
Options (change) 6,956 5,264 425
Destination 875 875 860
Total Price $36,025 $37,625 $33,460
Total Invoice $33,916 $35,420 $31,182

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,756
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Legacy
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$36,025$37,625$33,460
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,025$37,400$31,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$33,916$35,420$31,182
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,022
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,916$35,208$29,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40Legacy
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Navigation app  $50
Navigation system$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,865$4,090$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,022

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20112018
ModelS40Legacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length176.2 in189.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,748 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft315.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
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 system600No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

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 system600No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1225100%

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