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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: $36,425

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $14,895

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerS40S40
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,380 $54,740 $58,250 $27,750 $31,150
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695      
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Preferred Package       2,000  
Blind spot warning system       700 700
Xenon HID headlights       800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Obstacle detection, rear       400 400
Proximity key       450 450
Leather seating surfaces         200
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610      
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Preferred Package       1,880  
Blind spot warning system       658 658
Xenon HID headlights       752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517 517
Obstacle detection, rear       376 376
Proximity key       423 423
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 1,695 1,695 0 7,800 6,000
Options (change) 1,610 1,610 0 7,332 5,640
Destination 1,245 1,245 1,245 875 875
Total Price $51,320 $57,680 $59,495 $36,425 $38,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,327
Model Year20202020202020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerS40S40
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT10T10T10T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12500, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-20255/55-20255/55-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$51,320$57,680$59,495$36,425$38,025
Adjustments for Features-6,245-7,670-13,3850-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,075$50,010$46,110$36,425$37,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,935$1,035$0$1,375

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20202020202020112011
ModelExplorerExplorerExplorerS40S40
TrimLimitedSTPlatinumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500$1500  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000$1000
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 $100  
Active noise reduction  $0  
Adaptive cruise control  $600  
Cruise control$150$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals  $125  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25$25  
Remote start$150$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100  
Curve control$50$50$50  
Forward collision warning  $200  
Hill descent control $250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200  
Lane departure warning  $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Terrain selector $200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Wide-view front camera$150 $150  
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch $250$250  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0   
Black grille (optional) $0   
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Tow hook(s), front $40$40  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Heated second row seats$200 $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Massage, driver seat  $100  
Massage, passenger seat  $100  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000  
Wood trim  $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$11,935$13,360$19,075$5,690$5,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,245$7,670$13,385$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-347-380-2800-212

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20202011
ModelExplorerS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase119.1 in103.9 in
Length198.8 in176.2 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height69.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,346 lb.3,364 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom38.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.2 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
47.9 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
87.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

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
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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