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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,020

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,298

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $26,940
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $25,359
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,120
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,775
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Climate Package     675
Convenience Package     305
Premium Package     2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Stability control     695
Audio Package     895
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,823
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,668
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Climate Package     580
Convenience Package     262
Premium Package     1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Stability control     597
Audio Package     769
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Options (change) 9,310 6,820 10,385
Options (change) 8,132 6,017 9,244
Destination 785 785 695
Total Price $39,340 $40,000 $38,020
Total Invoice $36,190 $36,980 $35,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $85
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $244
Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8218hp I5
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$39,340$40,000$38,020
Adjustments for Features-1,235-1,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,105$38,515$38,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,190$36,980$35,298
Adjustments for Features-1,136-1,3730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,054$35,607$35,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200820082006
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,875$6,125$4,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,235$1,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,136-1,3730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082006
ModelExplorerS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in175.9 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested235096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested20025%
Total Not Requested60075%

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