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Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,040

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $5,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,768

Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium   
Difference: $5,114

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40C-MAX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $27,275
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $26,048
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Navigation system     795
Door sill trim plates     95
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Navigation system     755
Door sill trim plates     90
Options (change) 6,300 4,500 890
Options (change) 5,922 4,230 845
Destination 875 875 875
Total Price $34,925 $36,525 $29,040
Total Invoice $32,882 $34,386 $27,768

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,320
Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40C-MAX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5141hp I4 H
TransmissionT5T5CVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG42/38 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,925$36,525$29,040
Adjustments for Features0-225-215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,925$36,300$28,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,882$34,386$27,768
Adjustments for Features0-212-206
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,882$34,174$27,562
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year201120112018
ModelS40S40C-MAX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
CVT  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row under-floor storage  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear wiper  $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,340$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-206

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112018
ModelS40C-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length176.2 in173.6 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,640 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested135060%
Total Not Requested90040%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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