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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: $35,870

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $555

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,571

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $721

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelS40S40OutbackOutback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $34,995 $38,195
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $32,696 $35,635
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Proximity key 450 450    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Proximity key 423 423    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Options (change) 7,800 6,000 0 0
Options (change) 7,332 5,640 0 0
Destination 875 875 875 875
Total Price $36,425 $38,025 $35,870 $39,070
Total Invoice $34,292 $35,796 $33,571 $36,510

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,950
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelS40S40OutbackOutback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,425$38,025$35,870$39,070
Adjustments for Features0-225-3,160-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,425$37,800$32,710$32,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$240$0
Total Invoice$34,292$35,796$33,571$36,510
Adjustments for Features0-212-2,957-6,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,292$35,584$30,614$30,342
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$272$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelS40S40OutbackOutback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - three year subscription   $400
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,540$4,765$7,700$11,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$3,160$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-2,957-6,168

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112017
ModelS40Outback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length176.2 in189.6 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200089%
Total Not Requested25011%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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