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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: $35,725

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $560

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,788

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerV50V50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $27,260 $30,879
Luxury Package 1,700      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Cargo cover 80 80    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 400 400
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Sunroof 850 850    
Climate Package     900 900
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces       200
Luxury Package 1,445      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Cargo cover 68 68    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 376 376
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Sunroof 723 723    
Climate Package     846 846
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 5,440 3,740 5,850 4,050
Options (change) 4,625 3,180 5,499 3,807
Destination 645 645 875 875
Total Price $36,285 $36,900 $35,725 $37,775
Total Invoice $32,788 $33,403 $33,634 $35,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $855
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerV50V50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine210hp V6210hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,285$36,900$35,725$37,775
Adjustments for Features-10-100-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,275$36,890$35,725$37,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,575
Total Invoice$32,788$33,403$33,634$35,561
Adjustments for Features-9-90-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,779$33,394$33,634$35,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelExplorerExplorerV50V50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250 $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$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$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$3,175$3,175$3,165$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$10$10$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-9-90-447

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062011
ModelExplorerV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in178.0 in
Width73.7 in69.7 in
Height72.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,571 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height 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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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