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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,685

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $3,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,824

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $2,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorer
TrimSportT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $40,780 $36,950
Base Invoice $38,027 $34,733
Package 402A 4,130  
Adaptive cruise control 1,150  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,170
Technology Package   1,500
Convenience Package   800
Blind spot warning system   925
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
Heated front seats   750
AWD   2,000
Package 402A 3,604  
Adaptive cruise control 1,004  
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,741 1,920
Technology Package   1,410
Convenience Package   752
Blind spot warning system   870
Metallic paint (extra cost)   559
Heated front seats   705
AWD   1,880
Options (change) 8,870 8,740
Options (change) 7,741 8,096
Destination 895 995
Total Price $50,545 $46,685
Total Invoice $46,663 $43,824

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo T5 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,320
Model Year20132018
ModelExplorer
TrimSportT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$50,545$46,685
Adjustments for Features-1,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,900$46,685
Total Invoice$46,663$43,824
Adjustments for Features-1,5190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,144$43,824

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20132018
ModelExplorer
TrimSportT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
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
Hill descent control$250 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Terrain selector$200 
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
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
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
Surround sound$250 
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 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
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
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$11,495$9,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5190

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,921 lb.3,946 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 Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Total Requested187559%
Total Not Requested132541%

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%
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 screens1200Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested170089%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%

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