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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,065

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,642

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $7,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $21,685
Base Invoice $26,804 $20,229
Premium Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,695
AWD 1,850 1,750
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350  
Convenience Package   295
Sun and Satellite Package   545
Leather Comfort Group   695
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   695
3.0L V6   1,010
Premium Package 2,021  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 2,291
AWD 1,739 1,611
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161  
Convenience Package   251
Sun and Satellite Package   464
Leather Comfort Group   591
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 8,230 7,685
Options (change) 7,225 6,718
Destination 745 695
Total Price $37,490 $30,065
Total Invoice $34,774 $27,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,741
Model Year20082008
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5200hp V6
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$37,490$30,065
Adjustments for Features-1,5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,990$30,065
Total Invoice$34,774$27,642
Adjustments for Features-1,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,383$27,642

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,440$4,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3910

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082008
ModelS40Escape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length175.9 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.666.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested195063%
Total Not Requested115037%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Chrome-clad alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-clad alloy wheels250Yes
225/65R17 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested65052%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested048%
Total Not Requested052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Keyless entry keypad50No
Total Requested43085%
Total Not Requested7515%
Sun and Satellite Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250Yes
Total Requested115098%
Total Not Requested252%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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