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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: $3,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,354

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,909

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $26,804 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 2,350    
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205 2,505 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
AWD 1,850 2,320 2,320
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350    
255/50R20   1,325 630
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Premium Package 2,021    
Climate Package 580    
Navigation system 1,896 2,129 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
AWD 1,739 2,112 2,112
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161    
255/50R20   1,127 536
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 8,905 9,305 7,105
Options (change) 7,805 8,129 6,259
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $38,165 $41,735 $43,470
Total Invoice $35,354 $38,263 $39,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,772
Model Year200820092009
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,165$41,735$43,470
Adjustments for Features0-1,240-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,165$40,495$40,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$235
Total Invoice$35,354$38,263$39,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,137-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,354$37,126$37,455
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$329

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,165$6,405$7,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,240$2,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,137-2,520

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
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

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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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