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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,095

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,327

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $36,950
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $34,733
235/65R18 595    
Luxury Package 1,700    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595
Heated front seats     750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,170
235/65R18 506    
Luxury Package 1,445    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     559
Heated front seats     705
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,920
Options (change) 7,250 4,955 3,515
Options (change) 6,164 4,213 3,184
Destination 645 645 995
Total Price $38,095 $38,115 $41,460
Total Invoice $34,327 $34,436 $38,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,520
Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine210hp V6210hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionA5A5T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17235/40-18
Total Price$38,095$38,115$41,460
Adjustments for Features00-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,095$38,115$39,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$34,327$34,436$38,912
Adjustments for Features00-2,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,327$34,436$36,847
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year200620062018
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
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
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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
Rear wiper$175$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Satellite radio  $200
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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, passenger seat$50$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,275$4,275$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,065

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20062018
ModelExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase113.7 in112.4 in
Length193.4 in185.6 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%

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