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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: $30,625

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,413

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $5,882

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,150 $24,870
Base Invoice $29,281 $23,222
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
AWD 1,450 1,750
Package 203A   1,985
3.0L V6   1,195
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
AWD 1,438 1,592
Package 203A   1,686
3.0L V6   1,088
Options (change) 4,350 4,930
Options (change) 4,164 4,366
Destination 850 825
Total Price $36,350 $30,625
Total Invoice $34,295 $28,413

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,613
Model Year20102012
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5240hp V6
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$36,350$30,625
Adjustments for Features-1,3450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,005$30,625
Total Invoice$34,295$28,413
Adjustments for Features-1,2690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,026$28,413

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102012
ModelS40Escape
TrimT5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
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
Safety key $5
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Spotter mirror(s) $50
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,165$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2690

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20102012
ModelS40Escape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.1 in
Length176.2 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height57.2 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,495 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		14.3 ft329.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.366.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
White-letter tires0No
Total Requested056%
Total Not Requested044%
Package 203A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Storage beneath cargo floor100No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested212580%
Total Not Requested52520%

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