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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: $31,820

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,173

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $23,455
Base Invoice $26,804 $21,789
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  
Leather Comfort Group   745
Sun and SYNC Package   745
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 1,592
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161  
Leather Comfort Group   633
Sun and SYNC Package   633
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   591
3.0L V6   919
Options (change) 8,230 7,640
Options (change) 7,225 6,659
Destination 745 725
Total Price $37,490 $31,820
Total Invoice $34,774 $29,173

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,882
Model Year20082009
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/65-17
Total Price$37,490$31,820
Adjustments for Features-7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,715$31,820
Total Invoice$34,774$29,173
Adjustments for Features-7190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,055$29,173

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
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$6,115$5,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$775$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7190

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20082009
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.3,529 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%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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