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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: $31,585

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,696

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $29,280
Base Invoice $26,804 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
AWD 1,850 2,320
4.6L V8   1,310
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
AWD 1,739 2,112
4.6L V8   1,192
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Options (change) 2,325 4,300
Options (change) 2,147 3,873
Destination 745 815
Total Price $31,585 $34,395
Total Invoice $29,696 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,715
Model Year20082010
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16235/70-16
Total Price$31,585$34,395
Adjustments for Features0-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,585$33,665
Total Invoice$29,696$32,092
Adjustments for Features0-681
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,696$31,411

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5XLT
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$4,365$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-681

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%

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