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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: $35,750

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,148

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelS40Outback
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,390 $31,595
Base Invoice $26,722 $29,367
Audio Package 895  
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120 2,000
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Audio Package 769  
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823 1,823
AWD 1,814  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 8,365 3,460
Options (change) 7,415 3,086
Destination 695 695
Total Price $37,450 $35,750
Total Invoice $34,832 $33,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,810
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,713
Model Year20072009
ModelS40Outback
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$37,450$35,750
Adjustments for Features0-1,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,450$34,640
Total Invoice$34,832$33,148
Adjustments for Features0-1,029
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,832$32,119

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072009
ModelS40Outback
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
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 
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
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
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,840$5,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,029

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072009
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length175.9 in188.7 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 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 in39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.666.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested230085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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