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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: $34,075

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,083

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $623

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $26,369
Preferred Package 2,000    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Sunroof     1,445
Limited Package     3,300
Navigation system     1,550
Preferred Package 1,880    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Sunroof     1,203
Limited Package     3,115
Navigation system     1,294
Options (change) 5,450 3,650 6,295
Options (change) 5,123 3,431 5,612
Destination 875 875 725
Total Price $34,075 $35,675 $35,215
Total Invoice $32,083 $33,587 $32,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,560
Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$34,075$35,675$35,215
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$35,450$32,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,083$33,587$32,706
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,083$33,375$30,523
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120112011
ModelS40S40Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$3,065$3,290$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,183

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112011
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length176.2 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,544 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
14.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested102528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested62566%
Total Not Requested32534%

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