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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: $38,950

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,739

Volvo S40 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $4,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020172017
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 R-DesignXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,150 $33,775 $41,675
Base Invoice $29,281 $32,255 $39,800
Preferred Package 1,250    
Climate Package 900    
Navigation system 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
AWD 1,450 2,150 2,150
Technology Feature Bundle   1,095  
Package 202A   3,880  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
3.5L V6     0
Preferred Package 1,175    
Climate Package 846    
Navigation system 1,692    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
AWD 1,438 2,053 2,054
Technology Feature Bundle   1,040  
Package 202A   3,686  
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 6,950 8,720 3,745
Options (change) 6,608 8,294 3,569
Destination 850 945 945
Total Price $38,950 $43,440 $46,365
Total Invoice $36,739 $41,494 $44,314

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50
Model Year201020172017
ModelS40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 R-DesignXLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$38,950$43,440$46,365
Adjustments for Features0-5,030-7,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,950$38,410$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$820
Total Invoice$36,739$41,494$44,314
Adjustments for Features0-4,805-6,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,739$36,689$37,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$806

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020172017
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$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
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  
Blind spot warning system $200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
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 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
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
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
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
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar 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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,590$11,620$13,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,030$7,135
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,805-6,819

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102017
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
14.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested152545%
Total Not Requested185055%

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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