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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: $1,598

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,083

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $31,595
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $29,367
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Navigation system     2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Navigation system     1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 5,450 3,650 3,383
Options (change) 5,123 3,431 3,036
Destination 875 875 695
Total Price $34,075 $35,675 $35,673
Total Invoice $32,083 $33,587 $33,098

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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: $662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,082
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$34,075$35,675$35,673
Adjustments for Features0-225-2,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,075$35,450$33,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,083$33,587$33,098
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,083$33,375$31,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
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 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$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$3,615$3,840$5,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$2,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,097

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,363 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested205091%
Total Not Requested2009%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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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