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Volvo S40 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,775

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,050

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,837

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelS40MX-5 Miata
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $32,350 $27,550
Base Invoice $30,409 $26,051
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
Premium Package   1,390
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,100
Rear spoiler   400
Aluminum trim   515
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Proximity key 423  
Premium Package   1,194
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,040
Rear spoiler   320
Aluminum trim   412
Options (change) 2,650 3,405
Options (change) 2,491 2,966
Destination 825 820
Total Price $35,825 $31,775
Total Invoice $33,725 $29,837

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,234
Model Year20092015
ModelS40MX-5 Miata
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG21/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$35,825$31,775
Adjustments for Features-6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,130$31,775
Total Invoice$33,725$29,837
Adjustments for Features-6540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,071$29,837

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092015
ModelS40MX-5 Miata
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Convertible top $3000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$4,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6540

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092015
ModelS40MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Wheelbase103.9 in91.7 in
Length176.2 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height57.2 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.2,542 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
2.0L I4
DOHC-4v
158 hp@6700
140 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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