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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: $29,435

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,630

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,452

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $3,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820152015
ModelS40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,515 $27,170 $31,635
Base Invoice $26,804 $25,337 $29,499
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
Package 301A   1,295 1,295
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Climate Package 580    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
Package 301A   1,155 1,155
Door sill trim plates   85 85
Options (change) 3,805 1,390 1,390
Options (change) 3,271 1,240 1,240
Destination 745 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $33,065 $29,435 $29,893
Total Invoice $30,820 $27,452 $27,607

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,712
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,482
Model Year200820152015
ModelS40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$33,065$29,435$29,893
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,065$26,570$26,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$217$0
Total Invoice$30,820$27,452$27,607
Adjustments for Features0-2,672-3,269
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,820$24,780$24,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$442$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820152015
ModelS40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5Hybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$2,215$5,080$5,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,672-3,269

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082015
ModelS40C-MAX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length175.9 in173.6 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height57.2 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.3,608 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
12.6 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.652.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

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