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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,950

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $135

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,096

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,104

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer
TrimLimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $37,535 $36,950
Base Invoice $34,952 $34,733
Package 302A 4,305  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,170
Polished alloy wheels 595  
Blind spot warning system   925
Platinum Package   4,200
Semi-automated parking system   500
Heated front seats   750
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
Package 302A 3,659  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,920
Polished alloy wheels 506  
Blind spot warning system   870
Platinum Package   3,948
Semi-automated parking system   470
Heated front seats   705
Metallic paint (extra cost)   559
Options (change) 8,590 9,140
Options (change) 7,319 8,472
Destination 825 995
Total Price $46,950 $47,085
Total Invoice $43,096 $44,200

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,237
Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer
TrimLimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine290hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$46,950$47,085
Adjustments for Features-1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,805$47,085
Total Invoice$43,096$44,200
Adjustments for Features-1330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,963$44,200

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer
TrimLimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote app $25
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Curve control$50 
Cyclist detection $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$8,195$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20112018
ModelExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length197.1 in185.6 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.4 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,579 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in36.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested287572%
Total Not Requested110028%

Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested145033%
Total Not Requested292567%

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