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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: $38,150

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,551

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,150 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,281 $27,518 $29,578
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Navigation system 1,800 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,450    
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Sunroof   850 850
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Navigation system 1,692 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,438    
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Sunroof   723 723
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 6,150 8,530 6,830
Options (change) 5,856 7,388 5,943
Destination 850 645 645
Total Price $38,150 $39,375 $39,990
Total Invoice $35,987 $35,551 $36,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $987
Model Year201020062006
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$38,150$39,375$39,990
Adjustments for Features0-610-610
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,150$38,765$39,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$35,987$35,551$36,166
Adjustments for Features0-551-552
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,987$35,000$35,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020062006
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,800$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610$610
Value of Feature Adjustments0-551-552

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102006
ModelS40Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length176.2 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,495 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		14.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.383.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%

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