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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,640

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,714

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $6,458

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072015
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,390 $43,100
Base Invoice $26,722 $40,191
Premium Package 2,350  
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,895  
Climate Package 675  
AWD 1,850  
Navigation system 2,120 795
Audio Package 895  
Satellite radio 295  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Premium Package 2,021  
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD) 1,629  
Climate Package 580  
AWD 1,814  
Navigation system 1,823 694
Audio Package 769  
Satellite radio 253  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 10,555 2,390
Options (change) 9,297 2,086
Destination 695 895
Total Price $39,640 $46,385
Total Invoice $36,714 $43,172

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,661
Model Year20072015
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$39,640$46,385
Adjustments for Features0-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,640$42,305
Total Invoice$36,714$43,172
Adjustments for Features0-3,797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,714$39,375

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,865$9,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,797

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072015
ModelS40Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length175.9 in197.1 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		12.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.680.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested230085%
Total Not Requested40015%
Dynamic Trim Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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