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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: $34,245

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,751

Ford Escape SEL   
Difference: $1,883

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelS40S40EscapeEscape
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $28,170 $30,370
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $26,269 $28,321
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Proximity key 450 450    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces   200   895
Navigation system     795 795
Package 302A     1,895  
2.0L I4     1,095  
Panoramic sunroof     1,395 1,395
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Proximity key 423 423    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces   188   781
Navigation system     694 694
Package 302A     1,654  
2.0L I4     1,022  
Panoramic sunroof     1,217 1,217
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 5,180 3,085
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 4,587 2,692
Destination 875 875 895 895
Total Price $35,725 $37,325 $34,245 $34,350
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,138 $31,751 $31,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Escape Titanium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,482
Model Year2011201120132013
ModelS40S40EscapeEscape
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5240hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG22/30 MPG22/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/50-18235/45-19
Total Price$35,725$37,325$34,245$34,350
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,390-1,890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,100$32,855$32,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$395$0
Total Invoice$33,634$35,138$31,751$31,908
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,289-1,756
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$34,926$30,462$30,152
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$310$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year2011201120132013
ModelS40S40EscapeEscape
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
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
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
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  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row under-floor storage  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
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  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$4,990$5,215$6,380$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,390$1,890
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,289-1,756

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Escape

Model Year20112013
ModelS40Escape
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.9 in
Length176.2 in178.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.3,592 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.367.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
AC power outlet100No
Roof rails250No
Total Requested55028%
Total Not Requested142572%

Option Package Details
Ford Escape Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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