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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: $41,075

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $2,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,660

Volvo V50 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerV50
TrimLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,535 $35,500
Base Invoice $34,952 $33,370
Cargo cover 135  
Blind spot warning system 495 695
Navigation system 795 2,205
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
Proximity key   450
Cargo cover 115  
Blind spot warning system 421 653
Navigation system 676 2,073
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
Proximity key   423
Options (change) 5,020 4,750
Options (change) 4,388 4,465
Destination 825 825
Total Price $43,380 $41,075
Total Invoice $40,165 $38,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,768
Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerV50
TrimLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$43,380$41,075
Adjustments for Features-4,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,765$41,075
Total Invoice$40,165$38,660
Adjustments for Features-4,2730
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,892$38,660

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerV50
TrimLimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector$200 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $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
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,695$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2730

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20112009
ModelExplorerV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in178.0 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in57.4 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.3,543 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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