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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: $41,215

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,141

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,985

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerV50
TrimSportT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,780 $28,140
Base Invoice $38,027 $26,487
Cargo cover 135  
Navigation system 795 2,120
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Climate Package   675
Convenience Package (wagon)   405
Dynamic Trim Package   1,895
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Audio Package   895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,775
Cargo cover 118  
Navigation system 694 1,823
Panoramic sunroof 1,392  
Climate Package   580
Convenience Package (wagon)   348
Dynamic Trim Package   1,629
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Audio Package   769
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,668
Options (change) 2,525 12,380
Options (change) 2,204 10,959
Destination 895 695
Total Price $44,200 $41,215
Total Invoice $41,126 $38,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $648
Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerV50
TrimSportT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine365hp V6218hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$44,200$41,215
Adjustments for Features-3,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,295$41,215
Total Invoice$41,126$38,141
Adjustments for Features-3,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,493$38,141

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerV50
TrimSportT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
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
Curve control$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel 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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Stowable third row seats$600 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,670$5,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6330

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20132006
ModelExplorerV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in177.7 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,921 lb.3,548 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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested40067%
Total Not Requested20033%
Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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