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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: $39,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,267

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,318

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $33,050
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $31,067
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Cargo cover 90 90  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,800
Audiophile Package 510    
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Climate Package     900
Preferred Package     1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Leather seating surfaces     200
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Cargo cover 77 77  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,692
Audiophile Package 433    
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Climate Package     846
Preferred Package     1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Leather seating surfaces     188
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,250
Options (change) 9,400 6,910 5,950
Options (change) 8,209 6,094 5,668
Destination 785 785 850
Total Price $39,430 $40,090 $39,850
Total Invoice $36,267 $37,057 $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: $855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,718
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$39,430$40,090$39,850
Adjustments for Features-435-6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,995$39,405$39,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$410$0
Total Invoice$36,267$37,057$37,585
Adjustments for Features-400-6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,867$36,424$37,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
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 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
Door sill trim plates  $100
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,600$5,850$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$435$685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-400-6330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082010
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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