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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,685

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $3,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,216

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062010
ModelS40Outback
TrimT53.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,940 $27,995
Base Invoice $25,359 $26,186
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120 2,000
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Limited Package   3,000
Sunroof   995
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823 1,668
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Limited Package   2,838
Sunroof   829
Options (change) 10,080 5,995
Options (change) 8,982 5,335
Destination 695 695
Total Price $37,715 $34,685
Total Invoice $35,036 $32,216

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,586
Model Year20062010
ModelS40Outback
TrimT53.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$37,715$34,685
Adjustments for Features0-825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,715$33,860
Total Invoice$35,036$32,216
Adjustments for Features0-766
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,036$31,450

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062010
ModelS40Outback
TrimT53.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,615$5,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-766

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062010
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length175.9 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.671.3 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 seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200082%
Total Not Requested45018%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested215064%
Total Not Requested122536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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