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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: $25,740

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $11,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,775

Ford Focus SEL   
Difference: $10,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelS40FocusFocus
TrimT5SELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,515 $20,105 $21,805
Base Invoice $26,804 $18,766 $20,313
Premium Package 2,350 1,395 1,295
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205 795 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350    
Winter Package   470 470
Door sill trim plates   95 95
Sunroof   795 795
Polished alloy wheels   295 295
MyFord Touch and Sony Package   995  
Premium Package 2,021 1,214 1,127
Climate Package 580    
Navigation system 1,896 692 692
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161    
Winter Package   409 409
Door sill trim plates   83 83
Sunroof   692 692
Polished alloy wheels   258 258
MyFord Touch and Sony Package   866  
Options (change) 7,505 4,840 3,745
Options (change) 6,453 4,214 3,261
Destination 745 795 795
Total Price $36,765 $25,740 $26,345
Total Invoice $34,002 $23,775 $24,369

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Focus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Focus SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,430
Model Year200820122012
ModelS40FocusFocus
TrimT5SELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5160hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT5S6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8355, 10355, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,765$25,740$26,345
Adjustments for Features-1,510-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,255$25,090$26,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,255
Total Invoice$34,002$23,775$24,369
Adjustments for Features-1,397-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,605$23,175$24,369
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,194

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year200820122012
ModelS40FocusFocus
TrimT5SELTitanium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automated manual $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 $250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $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  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats $75$75
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
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, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$3,515$2,655$2,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,510$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,397-6000

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Focus

Model Year20082012
ModelS40Focus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length175.9 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in71.8 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.2,908 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft313.2 ft3

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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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus SEL

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
215/50HR17 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%
MyFord Touch and Sony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
HD radio50No
Sony, 355W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
Total Requested20031%
Total Not Requested45069%

Option Package Details
Ford Focus Titanium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Winter Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
All-weather floor mats75No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
215/50HR17 tires400No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested150070%
Total Not Requested65030%

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