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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: $7,047

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,478

Ford C-MAX Energi Titanium   
Difference: $6,404

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelS40S40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $27,120 $30,120
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $25,900 $28,765
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     795 795
Door sill trim plates     95 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     755 755
Door sill trim plates     90 90
Options (change) 6,300 4,500 890 890
Options (change) 5,922 4,230 845 845
Destination 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $34,925 $36,525 $28,885 $27,878
Total Invoice $32,882 $34,386 $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: $7,787
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,107
Model Year2011201120172017
ModelS40S40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$34,925$36,525$28,885$27,878
Adjustments for Features0-225-215-740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,925$36,300$28,670$27,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$1,532$0
Total Invoice$32,882$34,386$27,620$26,478
Adjustments for Features0-212-206-703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,882$34,174$27,414$25,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$1,639$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year2011201120172017
ModelS40S40C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5T5 R-DesignHybrid TitaniumEnergi Titanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
FWD$0$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$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
Rearview camera  $200$200
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  
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
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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$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  
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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,115$4,340$4,330$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$215$740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-206-703

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20112017
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 Weight3,364 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
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%

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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