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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: $38,845

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,640

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $3,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102011
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $31,150 $37,535
Base Invoice $29,281 $34,952
Climate Package 900  
Preferred Package 1,250  
Blind spot warning system 695 495
Navigation system 1,800 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
AWD 1,450 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Climate Package 846  
Preferred Package 1,175  
Blind spot warning system 653 421
Navigation system 1,692 676
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
AWD 1,438 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 6,845 4,885
Options (change) 6,509 4,273
Destination 850 825
Total Price $38,845 $43,245
Total Invoice $36,640 $40,050

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $878
Model Year20102011
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$38,845$43,245
Adjustments for Features0-4,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,845$38,615
Total Invoice$36,640$40,050
Adjustments for Features0-4,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,640$35,762

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
ModelS40Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
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
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,340$9,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,288

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102011
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 Weight3,495 lb.4,752 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		14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		14.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		14.380.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
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 key250Yes
Total Requested150094%
Total Not Requested1006%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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