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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: $39,480

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,161

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 R-DesignXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $30,409 $32,489 $40,196
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Proximity key 450    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
AWD 1,450 2,150 2,150
Technology Feature Bundle   935  
Package 202A   4,100  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
3.5L V6     0
Climate Package 634    
Navigation system 2,073    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Proximity key 423    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
AWD 1,363 2,053 2,054
Technology Feature Bundle   888  
Package 202A   3,895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 6,305 8,880 3,845
Options (change) 5,927 8,446 3,664
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $39,480 $43,895 $46,930
Total Invoice $37,161 $41,930 $44,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2
Model Year200920182018
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 R-DesignXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$39,480$43,895$46,930
Adjustments for Features0-4,995-7,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,480$38,900$39,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$37,161$41,930$44,855
Adjustments for Features0-4,771-7,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,161$37,159$37,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$661

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 R-DesignXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15 $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio$50 $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,490$11,485$13,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,995$7,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,771-7,035

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelS40Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length176.2 in198.3 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.643.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.681.7 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 XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested172549%
Total Not Requested182551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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