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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: $39,480

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimXLTLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $32,350
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $30,409
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 202A 4,100    
AWD 2,150 2,150 1,450
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
3.5L V6   0  
Climate Package     675
Navigation system     2,205
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525
Leather seating surfaces     200
Proximity key     450
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 202A 3,895    
AWD 2,053 2,054 1,363
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
3.5L V6   0  
Climate Package     634
Navigation system     2,073
Xenon HID headlights     752
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494
Leather seating surfaces     188
Proximity key     423
Options (change) 8,880 3,845 6,305
Options (change) 8,446 3,664 5,927
Destination 995 995 825
Total Price $43,895 $46,930 $39,480
Total Invoice $41,930 $44,855 $37,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2
Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimXLTLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$43,895$46,930$39,480
Adjustments for Features-4,995-7,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,900$39,570$39,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$670$0
Total Invoice$41,930$44,855$37,161
Adjustments for Features-4,771-7,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,159$37,820$37,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$661$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201820182009
ModelExplorerExplorerS40
TrimXLTLimitedT5 R-Design
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 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,485$13,850$6,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,995$7,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,771-7,0350

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20182009
ModelExplorerS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length198.3 in176.2 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,495 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
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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