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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: $4,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,459

Volvo S40 T5   
Difference: $3,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120102010
ModelS40S40ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,750 $31,150 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $26,085 $29,281 $31,044 $33,774
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Convenience Package     1,995  
Navigation system     1,995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Convenience Package     1,696  
Navigation system     1,696  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 5,300 4,155
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 4,584 3,610
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $34,475 $36,075 $39,395 $41,250
Total Invoice $32,459 $33,963 $36,443 $38,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,532
Model Year2011201120102010
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 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,475$36,075$39,395$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,570-2,670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,475$35,850$37,825$38,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$755
Total Invoice$32,459$33,963$36,443$38,199
Adjustments for Features0-212-1,452-2,473
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,459$33,751$34,991$35,726
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,292$0$735

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120102010
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,615$3,840$5,185$6,285
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,570$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-212-1,452-2,473

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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
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
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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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