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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: $37,475

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $7,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,276

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $6,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $40,780
Base Invoice $30,409 $38,027
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Blind spot warning system 695 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073 694
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Blind spot warning system 653 519
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 4,300 2,985
Options (change) 4,042 2,605
Destination 825 895
Total Price $37,475 $44,660
Total Invoice $35,276 $41,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $388
Model Year20092013
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$37,475$44,660
Adjustments for Features0-6,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,475$38,355
Total Invoice$35,276$41,527
Adjustments for Features0-5,863
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,276$35,664

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignSport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
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 
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 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,140$10,445
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,863

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
ModelS40Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length176.2 in197.1 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,326 lb.4,921 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.643.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.680.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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