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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: $31,850

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $5,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,596

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $5,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelS40Legacy
TrimT52.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,940 $28,895
Base Invoice $25,359 $27,013
Premium Package 2,195  
Audio Package 895  
Climate Package 675  
Convenience Package 305  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120 2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
Premium Package 1,887  
Audio Package 769  
Climate Package 580  
Convenience Package 262  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823 1,719
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
Options (change) 9,690 2,260
Options (change) 8,647 1,888
Destination 695 695
Total Price $37,325 $31,850
Total Invoice $34,701 $29,596

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,929
Model Year20062009
ModelS40Legacy
TrimT52.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine218hp I5243hp H4
TransmissionT5M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12385, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16215/45-17
Total Price$37,325$31,850
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,060$31,850
Total Invoice$34,701$29,596
Adjustments for Features-1,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,525$29,596

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062009
ModelS40Legacy
TrimT52.5GT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,840$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1760

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062009
ModelS40Legacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length175.9 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in68.1 in
Height57.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,435 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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