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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: $35,490

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,979

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $3,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,150 $31,595
Base Invoice $29,281 $29,367
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  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
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  
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 6,150 3,200
Options (change) 5,856 2,917
Destination 850 695
Total Price $38,150 $35,490
Total Invoice $35,987 $32,979

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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: $2,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,319
Model Year20102009
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,150$35,490
Adjustments for Features0-335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$35,155
Total Invoice$35,987$32,979
Adjustments for Features0-311
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,987$32,668

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102009
ModelS40Outback
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
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$5,590$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-311

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102009
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length176.2 in188.7 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,495 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		14.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.366.2 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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

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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