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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,275

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,804

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $36,950
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $34,733
Convenience Package 995    
255/50R20 1,325    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595
Heated front seats     750
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     2,170
Convenience Package 846    
255/50R20 1,127    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     559
Heated front seats     705
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,920
Options (change) 7,845 4,140 3,515
Options (change) 6,670 3,520 3,184
Destination 815 815 995
Total Price $40,275 $40,505 $41,460
Total Invoice $36,804 $37,236 $38,912

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,659
Model Year200920092018
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)255/50-20235/65-18235/40-18
Total Price$40,275$40,505$41,460
Adjustments for Features0-1,100-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,275$39,405$40,365
Cost Above Minimum$870$0$0
Total Invoice$36,804$37,236$38,912
Adjustments for Features0-1,011-1,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,804$36,225$37,884
Cost Above Minimum$579$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year200920092018
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 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
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
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
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
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
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive$15$15 
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
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 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$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
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
White-letter tires $0 
Total Value of Features$5,780$6,880$6,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,100$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,011-1,028

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20092018
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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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