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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: $38,165

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,354

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $181

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820072007
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $26,804 $26,790 $29,361
Climate Package 675    
Premium Package 2,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,205 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,850    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Satellite radio   195 195
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,295 2,295
Climate Package 580    
Premium Package 2,021    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,896 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,739    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Satellite radio   166 166
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   2,112 2,112
Options (change) 8,905 9,125 6,980
Options (change) 7,805 8,010 6,187
Destination 745 735 735
Total Price $38,165 $38,230 $38,830
Total Invoice $35,354 $35,535 $36,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,269
Model Year200820072007
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$38,165$38,230$38,830
Adjustments for Features0-1,560-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,165$36,670$37,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$35,354$35,535$36,283
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,691
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,354$34,085$34,592
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$507

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820072007
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,190$5,750$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,560$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,450-1,691

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082007
ModelS40Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length175.9 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.4,706 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 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested260084%
Total Not Requested50016%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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