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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: $38,230

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,986

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $204

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,350
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,409
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,205
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325 1,450
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Climate Package     675
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525
Leather seating surfaces     200
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 2,073
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117 1,363
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Climate Package     634
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 9,310 6,820 5,055
Options (change) 8,132 6,017 4,752
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $39,340 $40,000 $38,230
Total Invoice $36,190 $36,980 $35,986

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,084
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$39,340$40,000$38,230
Adjustments for Features-1,400-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,940$38,350$38,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,190$36,980$35,986
Adjustments for Features-1,288-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,902$35,455$35,986
Cost Above Minimum$0$553$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
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
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
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 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,215$6,465$4,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,400$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,288-1,5250

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in176.2 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,495 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 seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested75059%
Total Not Requested52541%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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