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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $38,900
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $36,566
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     560
Heated front seats     500
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,170
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     528
Heated front seats     470
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,920
Options (change) 6,820 4,225 3,230
Options (change) 5,798 3,592 2,918
Destination 785 785 940
Total Price $36,850 $37,405 $43,070
Total Invoice $33,856 $34,555 $40,424

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,456
Model Year200820082016
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)190, 7190, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,850$37,405$43,070
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,850$37,155$41,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$33,856$34,555$40,424
Adjustments for Features0-231-1,112
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,856$34,324$39,312
Cost Above Minimum$0$468$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year200820082016
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 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,940$6,190$7,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-231-1,112

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20082016
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.3,434 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

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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