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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,475

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,459

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,998

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Explorer Sport Trac
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $31,010
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $28,752
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Convenience Package     995
Navigation system     2,505
4.6L V8     1,310
Sunroof     850
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Convenience Package     846
Navigation system     2,129
4.6L V8     1,192
Sunroof     723
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 5,660
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 4,890
Destination 875 875 815
Total Price $34,475 $36,075 $37,485
Total Invoice $32,459 $33,963 $34,457

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,045
Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Explorer Sport Trac
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Engine227hp I5227hp I5292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,475$36,075$37,485
Adjustments for Features-50-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,425$35,800$37,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$32,459$33,963$34,457
Adjustments for Features-47-2590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,412$33,704$34,457
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year201120112009
ModelS40S40Explorer Sport Trac
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power sliding rear window  $250
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Storage compartment(s) in bed  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear defrost$200$200 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200 
Tubular side steps  $350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$4,365$4,590$4,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$50$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-47-2590

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Sport Trac

Model Year20112009
ModelS40Explorer Sport Trac
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUT
Wheelbase103.9 in130.5 in
Length176.2 in210.2 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.5 in
Curb Weight3,363 lb.4,618 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.9 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested185082%
Total Not Requested40018%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested72585%
Total Not Requested12515%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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