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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: $27,878

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $7,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $6,363

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820172017
ModelS40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,515 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $26,804 $25,900 $28,765
Premium Package 2,350    
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Premium Package 2,021    
Climate Package 580    
Navigation system 1,896 755 755
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
Door sill trim plates   90 90
Options (change) 6,155 890 890
Options (change) 5,292 845 845
Destination 745 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $35,415 $28,885 $27,878
Total Invoice $32,841 $27,620 $26,478

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,127
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,873
Model Year200820172017
ModelS40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$35,415$28,885$27,878
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,415$27,820$26,288
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,532$0
Total Invoice$32,841$27,620$26,478
Adjustments for Features0-1,018-1,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,841$26,602$24,968
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,634$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200820172017
ModelS40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5Hybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
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$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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
Rearview camera $200$200
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
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
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  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$3,415$4,480$5,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,018-1,510

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20082017
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.3,641 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested160052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi 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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