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Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $39,310 Volvo S40 T5 | ||
| Difference: $6,405 | ||
Lowest Total Invoice: $36,339 Volvo S40 T5 | ||
| Difference: $5,855 | ||
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| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | S40 | Explorer |
| Trim | T5 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Base Price | $28,515 | $37,855 |
| Base Invoice | $26,804 | $35,268 |
| Premium Package | 2,350 | |
| Climate Package | 675 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 695 | 595 |
| Navigation system | 2,205 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 475 | |
| Proximity key | 450 | |
| AWD | 1,850 | 2,000 |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 1,350 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 595 | |
| Package 301A | 2,250 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,595 | |
| Premium Package | 2,021 | |
| Climate Package | 580 | |
| Blind spot warning system | 598 | 506 |
| Navigation system | 1,896 | |
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 408 | |
| Proximity key | 387 | |
| AWD | 1,739 | 1,820 |
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | 1,161 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | 506 | |
| Package 301A | 1,913 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | 1,356 | |
| Options (change) | 10,050 | 7,035 |
| Options (change) | 8,790 | 6,101 |
| Destination | 745 | 825 |
| Total Price | $39,310 | $45,715 |
| Total Invoice | $36,339 | $42,194 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375 | ||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $289 | ||
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | S40 | Explorer |
| Trim | T5 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Engine | 227hp I5 | 290hp V6 |
| Transmission | T5 | T6 |
| Drivetrain | AWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | 18/26 MPG | 17/23 MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 160, 8 | 390, 12 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 205/50-17 | 255/50-20 |
| Total Price | $39,310 | $45,715 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -6,030 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $39,310 | $39,685 |
| Total Invoice | $36,339 | $42,194 |
| Adjustments for Features | 0 | -5,566 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $36,339 | $36,628 |
Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | S40 | Explorer |
| Trim | T5 | Limited |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||
| 5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1000 | |
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |
| AWD | $1700 | $1700 |
| Accessories | ||
| AC power outlet | $100 | |
| Keyless entry keypad | $50 | |
| Power liftgate | $350 | |
| Power-adjustable pedals | $125 | |
| Remote start | $150 | |
| Remote window/roof operation | $15 | |
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||
| 911 assist | $25 | |
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | |
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |
| Curve control | $50 | |
| Hill descent control | $250 | |
| Inflatable rear seat belts | $200 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | ||
| Bodyside cladding (gray/black) | $250 | |
| Bodyside moldings | $75 | |
| Deep-tinted rear windows | $275 | |
| Panoramic sunroof | $1200 | |
| Rear spoiler | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | |
| Wheel-lip moldings | $75 | |
| Infotainment | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | |
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | |
| HD radio | $50 | |
| Navigation, turn-by-turn | $25 | |
| SD Card slot | $25 | |
| SMS text-to-speech reader | $25 | |
| Surround sound | $250 | |
| Traffic + travel information | $25 | |
| Traffic information | $25 | |
| USB port | $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 | |
| Interior ambient lighting | $150 | |
| Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display | $250 | |
| Spotter mirror(s) | $50 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | $300 | |
| Folding passenger seat | $150 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |
| Manual recliner, second row seats | $75 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |
| Power-stowing third row seats | $1000 | |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | $50 | |
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||
| Chrome-plated alloy wheels | $850 | |
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | $0 | |
| Total Value of Features | $5,715 | $11,745 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $0 | $6,030 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | 0 | -5,566 |
Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer
| Model Year | 2008 | 2012 |
| Model | S40 | Explorer |
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr SUV |
| Wheelbase | 103.9 in | 112.6 in |
| Length | 175.9 in | 197.1 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 78.9 in |
| Height | 57.2 in | 70.4 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,447 lb. | 4,731 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 18.6 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.9 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 55.2 in | 61.3 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.7 in | 57.3 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 41.6 in | 40.6 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 37.2 in | 40.5 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.1 in | 61.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 50.7 in | 56.7 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 34.4 in | 39.8 in |
| Row 3 Headroom | 0.0 in | 37.8 in |
| Row 3 Shoulder Room | 0.0 in | 50.8 in |
| Row 3 Hip Room | 0.0 in | 40.7 in |
| Row 3 Legroom | 0.0 in | 33.2 in |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 12.6 ft3 | 21.0 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 12.6 | 43.8 ft3 |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 12.6 | 80.7 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5
| Premium Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Memory system, driver seat | 200 | Yes |
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Compass | 0 | No |
| 205/50R17 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 2700 | 87% |
| Total Not Requested | 400 | 13% |
| Climate Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Rain-sensing wipers | 100 | No |
| Headlight washers | 50 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 57% |
| Total Not Requested | 150 | 43% |
Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited
| Blind spot warning system | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Blind spot warning system | 200 | Yes |
| Rear cross-traffic detection | 100 | No |
| Inflatable rear seatbelts | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 200 | 40% |
| Total Not Requested | 300 | 60% |
| AWD | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| AWD | 0 | Yes |
| Hill descent control | 250 | No |
| Terrain Selector | 200 | No |
| Total Requested | 0 | 0% |
| Total Not Requested | 450 | 100% |
| Package 301A | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Navigation system | 600 | Yes |
| Cooled or ventilated front seats | 300 | No |
| Power recliner, passenger seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | 50 | No |
| Power liftgate | 350 | No |
| Tailgating position, third row seats | 50 | No |
| Voice control for nav and audio | 75 | No |
| Power-stowing third row seats | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 700 | 36% |
| Total Not Requested | 1225 | 64% |
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