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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Focus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Focus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,930

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,377

Ford Focus SE   
Difference: $9,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS40S40FocusFocus
Trim2.4iT5SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,365 $28,515 $15,585 $16,925
Base Invoice $22,903 $26,804 $14,508 $15,727
Select Package 2,095      
Climate Package 675 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200   695 695
Wood trim 0      
Premium Package   2,350    
Deluxe Package     395  
Driver's Group     415  
SYNC     395  
Universal garage door opener     455 455
Antilock brakes (ABS)     385 385
Satellite radio     195 195
Heated front seats     115 115
Sunroof     625 625
Select Package 1,801      
Climate Package 580 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Leather seating surfaces 1,032   605 605
Wood trim 0      
Premium Package   2,021    
Deluxe Package     344  
Driver's Group     361  
SYNC     344  
Universal garage door opener     396 396
Antilock brakes (ABS)     335 335
Satellite radio     170 170
Heated front seats     100 100
Sunroof     544 544
Options (change) 4,445 3,500 3,675 2,470
Options (change) 3,821 3,009 3,199 2,150
Destination 745 745 670 670
Total Price $29,555 $32,760 $19,930 $20,065
Total Invoice $27,469 $30,558 $18,377 $18,547

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SES
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,858
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS40S40FocusFocus
Trim2.4iT5SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine168hp I5227hp I5140hp I4140hp I4
TransmissionM5T5M5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 4?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/50-16205/50-16
Total Price$29,555$32,760$19,930$20,065
Adjustments for Features-2,420-4,1450-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,135$28,615$19,930$19,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$65$0
Total Invoice$27,469$30,558$18,377$18,547
Adjustments for Features-2,249-3,8660-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,220$26,692$18,377$18,362
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,472$15$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelS40S40FocusFocus
Trim2.4iT5SESES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 $0$0
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,215$4,940$795$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$4,145$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,249-3,8660-185

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082008
ModelS40Focus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in102.9 in
Length175.9 in175.0 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height57.2 in58.6 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.2,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 2.4i

Select Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Aluminum trim100No
205/50R17 tires400No
Unbranded, 160W, 8 speakers350No
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested132546%
Total Not Requested155054%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SE

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Deluxe Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Touring suspension (upgrade)250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Manual height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Fog lights125Yes
205/50HR16 tires400No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Total Requested22526%
Total Not Requested65074%
Driver's Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested575100%
Total Not Requested00%
SYNC
FeatureValueRequested?
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
USB port25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SES

Antilock brakes (ABS)
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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