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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: $29,375

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $3,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,990

Ford Escape XLT   
Difference: $4,247

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Escape
TrimT5T5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $23,455
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $21,789
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Preferred Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Sun and SYNC Package     745
Leather Comfort Group     745
Navigation system     2,695
3.0L V6     1,010
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Sun and SYNC Package     633
Leather Comfort Group     633
Navigation system     2,291
3.0L V6     919
Options (change) 4,550 2,750 5,195
Options (change) 4,277 2,585 4,476
Destination 875 875 725
Total Price $33,175 $34,775 $29,375
Total Invoice $31,237 $32,741 $26,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,470
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Escape
TrimT5T5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12320, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$33,175$34,775$29,375
Adjustments for Features-825-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,350$33,725$29,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$31,237$32,741$26,990
Adjustments for Features-777-9890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,460$31,752$26,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Escape
TrimT5T5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$100 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$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$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,415$3,640$2,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$825$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-777-9890

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,363 lb.3,369 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 320W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
Sun and SYNC Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested102593%
Total Not Requested757%
Leather Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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