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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,175

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,443

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,150

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,715
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,932
Luxury Package 1,700    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350  
235/65R18 595    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,205
Sunroof 850 850  
Climate Package     675
Premium Package     2,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
AWD     1,850
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,350
Luxury Package 1,445    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298  
235/65R18 506    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,896
Sunroof 723 723  
Climate Package     580
Premium Package     2,132
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
AWD     1,739
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,161
Options (change) 7,330 5,035 9,035
Options (change) 6,280 4,329 7,916
Destination 645 645 745
Total Price $38,175 $38,195 $39,495
Total Invoice $34,443 $34,552 $36,593

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $180
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,094
Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,175$38,195$39,495
Adjustments for Features00-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,175$38,195$38,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0
Total Invoice$34,443$34,552$36,593
Adjustments for Features00-1,056
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,443$34,552$35,537
Cost Above Minimum$0$109$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200620062008
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,125$3,125$4,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,056

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in177.7 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.4 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested285085%
Total Not Requested50015%

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