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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: $37,230

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,639

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $33,050
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $31,067
Luxury Package 1,700    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200  
Cargo cover 80 80  
Side curtain airbags 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Sunroof 850 850  
Climate Package     900
Preferred Package     1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Leather seating surfaces     200
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Luxury Package 1,445    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068  
Cargo cover 68 68  
Side curtain airbags 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,692
Sunroof 723 723  
Climate Package     846
Preferred Package     1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Leather seating surfaces     188
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Options (change) 6,385 4,685 5,950
Options (change) 5,476 4,031 5,668
Destination 645 645 850
Total Price $37,230 $37,845 $39,850
Total Invoice $33,639 $34,254 $37,585

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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: $705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,140
Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$37,230$37,845$39,850
Adjustments for Features00-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,230$37,845$37,935
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0
Total Invoice$33,639$34,254$37,585
Adjustments for Features00-1,806
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,639$34,254$35,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200620062010
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
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 
Proximity key  $250
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 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
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$0 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
White-letter tires$0$0 
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,175$5,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,806

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062010
ModelExplorerV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in178.0 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.3,543 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft344.2 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-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested125078%
Total Not Requested35022%

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