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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: $39,337

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $9,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelS40ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimT5LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $45,255 $49,000 $52,730
Dynamic Trim Package 1,340      
Premium Package 2,350      
Climate Package 412      
Blind spot warning system 695      
Navigation system 2,205      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Proximity key 450      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350      
Polished alloy wheels   595    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Dynamic Trim Package 1,153      
Premium Package 2,021      
Climate Package 354      
Blind spot warning system 598      
Navigation system 1,896      
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408      
Proximity key 387      
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161      
Polished alloy wheels   565    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Options (change) 10,077 2,290 1,695 0
Options (change) 8,666 2,175 1,610 0
Destination 745 1,245 1,245 1,245
Total Price $39,337 $48,790 $51,940 $53,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,243
Model Year2008202120212021
ModelS40ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimT5LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5300hp I4400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5A10T10T10
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/55-20255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$39,337$48,790$51,940$53,975
Adjustments for Features0-6,295-7,820-11,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,337$42,495$44,120$42,140
Cost Above Minimum$0$355$1,980$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008202120212021
ModelS40ExplorerExplorerExplorer
TrimT5LimitedSTPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
10-speed automatic $1400  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control $50$50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150 $150
Cargo Management 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bodyside moldings$75   
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150 $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Heated second row seats $200 $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850   
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,865$12,160$13,685$17,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,295$7,820$11,835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-441-430-273

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082021
ModelS40Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in119.1 in
Length175.9 in198.8 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,226 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.647.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.687.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested270087%
Total Not Requested40013%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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