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Volvo V50 vs. Ford C-MAX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Ford C-MAX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,355

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $10,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL   
Difference: $9,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920132013
ModelV50C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5 R-DesignHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,500 $28,365 $32,950
Base Invoice $33,370 $26,451 $30,726
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Proximity key 450    
Package 301A   1,195 1,195
Climate Package 634    
Navigation system 2,073    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Proximity key 423    
Package 301A   1,067 1,067
Options (change) 4,055 1,195 1,195
Options (change) 3,812 1,067 1,067
Destination 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,007
Total Price $40,380 $30,355 $30,933
Total Invoice $38,007 $28,313 $28,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford C-MAX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford C-MAX Energi SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,972
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,026
Model Year200920132013
ModelV50C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5 R-DesignHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5141hp I4 H141hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8100, 9100, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$40,380$30,355$30,933
Adjustments for Features-2,1500-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,230$30,355$30,258
Cost Above Minimum$0$97$0
Total Invoice$38,007$28,313$28,581
Adjustments for Features-2,0240-624
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,983$28,313$27,957
Cost Above Minimum$0$356$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year200920132013
ModelV50C-MAXC-MAX
TrimT5 R-DesignHybrid SELEnergi SEL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
CVT $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction $0$0
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$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  
Curve control $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails$250  
Second-row under-floor storage $150$150
Engine / Motor 
6.6 kW onboard charger  $500
8 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
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  
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  
Detailed driving style feedback $100$100
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25$25
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,680$3,530$4,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,150$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0240-624

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford C-MAX

Model Year20092013
ModelV50C-MAX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length178.0 in173.6 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height57.4 in63.9 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,608 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft324.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft352.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Hybrid SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

Option Package Details
Ford C-MAX Energi SEL

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50Yes
Sony, 100W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested65060%
Total Not Requested42540%

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