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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: $4,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,298

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $4,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerS40
TrimLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $26,940
Base Invoice $34,952 $25,359
Navigation system 795 2,120
AWD 2,000 1,775
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
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
Navigation system 676 1,823
AWD 1,820 1,668
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
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) 4,390 10,385
Options (change) 3,852 9,244
Destination 825 695
Total Price $42,750 $38,020
Total Invoice $39,629 $35,298

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $309
Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerS40
TrimLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6218hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/55-16
Total Price$42,750$38,020
Adjustments for Features-5,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,745$38,020
Total Invoice$39,629$35,298
Adjustments for Features-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,989$35,298

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerS40
TrimLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$10,220$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112006
ModelExplorerS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in175.9 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40 specs.

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
Compass0No
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-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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