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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: $36,310

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,147

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,979

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,695

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Model Year200620182018
ModelS40OutbackOutback
TrimT53.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,940 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $25,359 $33,064 $36,089
Premium Package 2,195    
Climate Package 412    
Convenience Package 305    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120    
Audio Package 895    
Xenon HID headlights 700    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
AWD 1,775    
Premium Package 1,887    
Climate Package 354    
Convenience Package 262    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823    
Audio Package 769    
Xenon HID headlights 602    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
AWD 1,668    
Options (change) 10,822 0 0
Options (change) 9,620 0 0
Destination 695 915 915
Total Price $38,457 $36,310 $39,605
Total Invoice $35,674 $33,979 $37,004

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,532
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,863
Model Year200620182018
ModelS40OutbackOutback
TrimT53.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$38,457$36,310$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-3,385-6,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,457$32,925$33,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$195
Total Invoice$35,674$33,979$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-3,168-6,059
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,674$30,811$30,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$134

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200620182018
ModelS40OutbackOutback
TrimT53.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,990$9,375$12,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,385$6,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,168-6,059

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062018
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length175.9 in189.9 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 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 in38.9 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 Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.673.3 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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
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%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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