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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: $39,930

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,584

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $679

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $35,500
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $33,370
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,205
Convenience Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Climate Package     675
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525
Leather seating surfaces     200
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 2,073
Convenience Package 846    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Climate Package     634
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 9,305 7,105 3,605
Options (change) 8,129 6,259 3,389
Destination 815 815 825
Total Price $41,735 $43,470 $39,930
Total Invoice $38,263 $39,975 $37,584

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo V50 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $444
Model Year200920092009
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8227hp I5
TransmissionA6A6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$41,735$43,470$39,930
Adjustments for Features-1,225-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,510$40,745$39,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$38,263$39,975$37,584
Adjustments for Features-1,123-2,5060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,140$37,469$37,584
Cost Above Minimum$0$329$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year200920092009
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 
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 $75
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-folding third row seats $1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,590$8,090$5,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,123-2,5060

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092009
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 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested55042%
Total Not Requested77558%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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