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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,070

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $1,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,648

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,090

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920122012
ModelS40TribecaTribeca
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $30,409 $30,657 $33,703
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Navigation system 2,205 2,200 2,200
Xenon HID headlights 800    
AWD 1,450    
Sunroof   1,500  
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Navigation system 2,073 1,912 1,913
Xenon HID headlights 752    
AWD 1,363    
Sunroof   1,304  
Options (change) 5,855 3,700 2,200
Options (change) 5,504 3,216 1,913
Destination 825 775 775
Total Price $39,030 $37,070 $38,870
Total Invoice $36,738 $34,648 $36,391

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,525
Model Year200920122012
ModelS40TribecaTribeca
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/21 MPG16/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$39,030$37,070$38,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,535-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,030$35,535$36,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,200
Total Invoice$36,738$34,648$36,391
Adjustments for Features0-1,435-1,999
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,738$33,213$34,392
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,179

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year200920122012
ModelS40TribecaTribeca
TrimT5 R-Design3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$4,465$6,000$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,535$2,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,435-1,999

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20092012
ModelS40Tribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in108.2 in
Length176.2 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,140 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.637.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.674.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested105070%
Total Not Requested45030%

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