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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: $34,475

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,459

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,792

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerS40S40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,280 $36,280 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $31,044 $33,774 $26,085 $29,281
Convenience Package 1,995      
Navigation system 1,995      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,845    
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Leather seating surfaces       200
Convenience Package 1,696      
Navigation system 1,696      
Navigation and Moon Package   2,418    
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Obstacle detection, rear     376 376
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 3,990 2,845 5,850 4,050
Options (change) 3,392 2,418 5,499 3,807
Destination 815 815 875 875
Total Price $38,085 $39,940 $34,475 $36,075
Total Invoice $35,251 $37,007 $32,459 $33,963

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,431
Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerS40S40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,085$39,940$34,475$36,075
Adjustments for Features-1,470-2,5700-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,615$37,370$34,475$35,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$755$0$1,375
Total Invoice$35,251$37,007$32,459$33,963
Adjustments for Features-1,361-2,3810-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,890$34,626$32,459$33,751
Cost Above Minimum$0$736$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2010201020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerS40S40
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150  
Rear HVAC unit $400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive$15$15  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$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$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding third row seats $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,085$6,185$3,615$3,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$2,570$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,361-2,3810-212

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102011
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,364 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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