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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: $34,300

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,791

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,196

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,150 $31,295
Base Invoice $29,281 $29,058
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
AWD 1,450  
Rear spoiler   380
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Navigation system 1,692 1,823
AWD 1,438  
Rear spoiler   285
Options (change) 6,150 2,380
Options (change) 5,856 2,108
Destination 850 625
Total Price $38,150 $34,300
Total Invoice $35,987 $31,791

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,507
Model Year20102006
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5250hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,150$34,300
Adjustments for Features-1,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,360$34,300
Total Invoice$35,987$31,791
Adjustments for Features-1,6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,298$31,791

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102006
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,765$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6890

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102006
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length176.2 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in59.1 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,595 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 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 in36.5 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 Volume14.3 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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