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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: $30,475

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,427

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $1,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelS40S40C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,200 $31,150 $28,455 $32,920
Base Invoice $24,628 $29,281 $26,535 $30,699
Climate Package 900 900    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Package 301A     1,195 1,195
Climate Package 846 846    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Package 301A     1,067 1,067
Options (change) 4,450 3,450 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 4,183 3,243 1,067 1,067
Destination 850 850 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $31,500 $35,450 $30,475 $30,933
Total Invoice $29,661 $33,374 $28,427 $28,584

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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: $4,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,348
Model Year2010201020142014
ModelS40S40C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp I5227hp I5141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionM5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$31,500$35,450$30,475$30,933
Adjustments for Features0-1,625-2,865-3,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,500$33,825$27,610$27,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,325$217$0
Total Invoice$29,661$33,374$28,427$28,584
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-2,672-3,271
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,661$31,844$25,755$25,313
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,183$442$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2010201020142014
ModelS40S40C-MAXC-MAX
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$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$0  
Curve control  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$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$100  
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
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
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
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$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$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$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$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$1,715$3,340$4,580$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,625$2,865$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-2,672-3,271

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20102014
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 Weight3,274 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
14.3 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

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