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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: $40,092

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $7,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,011

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $8,764

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimSportPlatinumT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $28,515
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $26,804
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Climate Package     412
Dynamic Trim Package     1,595
Premium Package     2,350
Navigation system     2,205
Blind spot warning system     695
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Proximity key     450
AWD     1,850
Panoramic sunroof 1,515    
Climate Package     354
Dynamic Trim Package     1,371
Premium Package     2,021
Navigation system     1,896
Blind spot warning system     598
Xenon HID headlights     688
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Proximity key     387
AWD     1,739
Options (change) 1,595 0 10,832
Options (change) 1,515 0 9,462
Destination 945 945 745
Total Price $47,895 $54,180 $40,092
Total Invoice $45,775 $51,784 $37,011

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,683
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,915
Model Year201720172008
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimSportPlatinumT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine365hp V6365hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$47,895$54,180$40,092
Adjustments for Features-6,120-11,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,775$42,345$40,092
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$0
Total Invoice$45,775$51,784$37,011
Adjustments for Features-5,849-11,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,926$40,472$37,011
Cost Above Minimum$0$546$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201720172008
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimSportPlatinumT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction $0 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Curve control$50$50 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class III trailer hitch$250$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000 
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,185$18,900$7,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,120$11,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,849-11,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20172008
ModelExplorerS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length198.3 in175.9 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.6 ft3

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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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
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
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%

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