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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: $38,146

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $534

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,182

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $32,350 $32,095
Base Invoice $30,409 $30,034
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205 1,300
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Proximity key 450  
AWD 1,450  
Special Appearance Package   1,000
Sunroof   1,445
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073 1,085
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Proximity key 423  
AWD 1,363  
Special Appearance Package   835
Sunroof   1,203
Eyesight Driver Assist System   1,079
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Options (change) 5,505 5,226
Options (change) 5,175 4,323
Destination 825 825
Total Price $38,680 $38,146
Total Invoice $36,409 $35,182

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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: $3,459
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,925
Model Year20092014
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$38,680$38,146
Adjustments for Features0-2,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,680$35,221
Total Invoice$36,409$35,182
Adjustments for Features0-2,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,409$32,484

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092014
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
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
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, 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$4,115$7,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,698

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092014
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length176.2 in189.0 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,495 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback specs.

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 Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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