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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: $36,875

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,715

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerV50V50
TrimLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,535 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $34,952 $27,260 $30,879
Cargo cover 135    
Blind spot warning system 495 700 700
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Obstacle detection, rear   400 400
Proximity key   450 450
Leather seating surfaces     200
Cargo cover 115    
Blind spot warning system 421 658 658
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Obstacle detection, rear   376 376
Proximity key   423 423
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 3,020 7,000 5,200
Options (change) 2,568 6,580 4,888
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $41,380 $36,875 $38,925
Total Invoice $38,345 $34,715 $36,642

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $865
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $257
Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerV50V50
TrimLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$41,380$36,875$38,925
Adjustments for Features-3,6400-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,740$36,875$38,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,575
Total Invoice$38,345$34,715$36,642
Adjustments for Features-3,3730-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,972$34,715$36,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerV50V50
TrimLimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Safety key$5  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,220$3,580$4,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3730-447

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in178.0 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight4,578 lb.3,570 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.4 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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