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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,285

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $7,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,268

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $8,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorer
TrimPlatinumT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $53,940 $36,800
Base Invoice $51,512 $34,592
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 2,170
Platinum Package   4,000
Climate Package   1,300
Blind spot warning system   925
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595
Semi-automated parking system   500
AWD   2,000
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,920
Platinum Package   3,760
Climate Package   1,222
Blind spot warning system   870
Metallic paint (extra cost)   559
Semi-automated parking system   470
AWD   1,880
Options (change) 1,995 11,490
Options (change) 1,895 10,681
Destination 995 995
Total Price $56,930 $49,285
Total Invoice $54,402 $46,268

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo T5 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,346
Model Year20182017
ModelExplorer
TrimPlatinumT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine365hp V6240hp I4
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG22/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$56,930$49,285
Adjustments for Features-5,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,920$49,285
Total Invoice$54,402$46,268
Adjustments for Features-4,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,614$46,268

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorer
TrimPlatinumT5 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 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote climate control$25 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
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 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Class III trailer hitch$250 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
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 bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
In-vehicle Internet $150
Second DVD player for entertainment system $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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$14,350$9,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo

Model Year20182017
ModelExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.6 in112.4 in
Length198.3 in185.6 in
Width78.9 in73.4 in
Height70.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,890 lb.3,946 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200Yes
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested120086%
Total Not Requested20014%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
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
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested242554%
Total Not Requested205046%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested50097%
Total Not Requested153%

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