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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: $33,161

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,844

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,005

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $1,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelS40Outback
TrimT53.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,940 $28,495
Base Invoice $25,359 $26,643
Convenience Package 305  
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Limited Package   3,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
Convenience Package 262  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Limited Package   3,391
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 7,370 3,871
Options (change) 6,652 3,567
Destination 695 795
Total Price $35,005 $33,161
Total Invoice $32,706 $31,005

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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: $2,269
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,098
Model Year20062013
ModelS40Outback
TrimT53.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-17
Total Price$35,005$33,161
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,005$32,736
Total Invoice$32,706$31,005
Adjustments for Features0-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,706$30,608

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
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 
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 air vents $100
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
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$4,940$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062013
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length175.9 in189.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,613 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
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 Requested110045%
Total Not Requested135055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Rear air vents100No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested215063%
Total Not Requested127537%

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