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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: $39,310

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,339

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $5,454

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerS40
TrimLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,535 $28,515
Base Invoice $34,952 $26,804
Blind spot warning system 495 695
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Package 301A 2,250  
AWD 2,000 1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,350
Navigation system   2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,350
Blind spot warning system 421 598
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Package 301A 1,913  
AWD 1,820 1,739
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   2,021
Navigation system   1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   1,161
Options (change) 6,935 10,050
Options (change) 6,016 8,790
Destination 825 745
Total Price $45,295 $39,310
Total Invoice $41,793 $36,339

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98
Model Year20112008
ModelExplorerS40
TrimLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$45,295$39,310
Adjustments for Features-5,8050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,490$39,310
Total Invoice$41,793$36,339
Adjustments for Features-5,3560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,437$36,339

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112008
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 liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,520$5,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,805$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,3560

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

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20112008
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%

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