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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: $31,325

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,498

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $795

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40MX-5 Miata
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $27,100
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $25,617
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Proximity key 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Premium Package     1,390
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,100
Rear spoiler     400
Aluminum trim     515
Body kit     1,145
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Proximity key 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Premium Package     1,194
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,039
Rear spoiler     320
Aluminum trim     412
Body kit     916
Options (change) 2,700 2,900 4,550
Options (change) 2,538 2,726 3,881
Destination 875 875 795
Total Price $31,325 $34,925 $32,445
Total Invoice $29,498 $32,882 $30,293

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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: $160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $400
Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40MX-5 Miata
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Engine227hp I5227hp I5158hp I4
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17205/45-17
Total Price$31,325$34,925$32,445
Adjustments for Features0-2,475-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,325$32,450$31,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,125$0
Total Invoice$29,498$32,882$30,293
Adjustments for Features0-2,330-1,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,498$30,552$29,098
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,054$0

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

Model Year201120112012
ModelS40S40MX-5 Miata
TrimT5T5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Convertible top  $3000
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
HD radio$50$50 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row  $-300
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,365$6,840$5,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,475$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,330-1,195

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

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,363 lb.2,527 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 Volume14.3 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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
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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