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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: $34,475

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $2,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,459

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $1,329

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelS40S40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $27,518 $29,578
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 255 255
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 217 217
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 6,560 4,860
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 5,625 4,180
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $34,475 $36,075 $37,405 $38,020
Total Invoice $32,459 $33,963 $33,788 $34,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,162
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelS40S40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$34,475$36,075$37,405$38,020
Adjustments for Features0-225-185-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$35,850$37,220$37,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$615
Total Invoice$32,459$33,963$33,788$34,403
Adjustments for Features0-212-167-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,459$33,751$33,621$34,236
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$615

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelS40S40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$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$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,490$3,450$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$185$185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-167-167

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,363 lb.4,531 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height 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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