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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: $32,585

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,590

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,364

Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $7,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelS40Legacy
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,350 $29,595
Base Invoice $30,409 $27,739
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,450  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,195
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Proximity key 423  
AWD 1,363  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,830
Options (change) 7,000 2,195
Options (change) 6,580 1,830
Destination 825 795
Total Price $40,175 $32,585
Total Invoice $37,814 $30,364

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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: $8,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,972
Model Year20092015
ModelS40Legacy
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18
Total Price$40,175$32,585
Adjustments for Features0-560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,175$32,025
Total Invoice$37,814$30,364
Adjustments for Features0-522
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,814$29,842

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092015
ModelS40Legacy
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,340$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-522

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20092015
ModelS40Legacy
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.3 in
Length176.2 in188.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in59.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,662 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 Volume12.6 ft315.0 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
Subaru Legacy 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested190090%
Total Not Requested20010%

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