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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: $40,482

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,838

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,442

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,842

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Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimXLTLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $34,020 $42,090 $29,715
Base Invoice $32,489 $40,196 $27,932
Technology Feature Bundle 935    
Package 202A 4,100    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695 1,695  
AWD 2,150 2,150 1,850
Polished alloy wheels 1,295 595  
Cargo cover 130 130  
3.5L V6   0  
Climate Package     412
Premium Package     2,480
Navigation system     2,205
Xenon HID headlights     800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Proximity key     450
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,350
Technology Feature Bundle 888    
Package 202A 3,895    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610 1,610  
AWD 2,053 2,054 1,739
Polished alloy wheels 1,230 565  
Cargo cover 124 124  
3.5L V6   0  
Climate Package     354
Premium Package     2,132
Navigation system     1,896
Xenon HID headlights     688
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Proximity key     387
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     1,161
Options (change) 10,305 4,570 10,022
Options (change) 9,800 4,353 8,765
Destination 995 995 745
Total Price $45,320 $47,655 $40,482
Total Invoice $43,284 $45,544 $37,442

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,823
Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimXLTLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6290hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7390, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$45,320$47,655$40,482
Adjustments for Features-4,205-6,5700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,115$41,085$40,482
Cost Above Minimum$30$0$0
Total Invoice$43,284$45,544$37,442
Adjustments for Features-4,016-6,2790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,268$39,265$37,442
Cost Above Minimum$3$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year201820182008
ModelExplorerExplorerV50
TrimXLTLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote climate control$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view front camera $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$11,170$13,535$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$6,570$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,016-6,2790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length198.3 in177.7 in
Width78.9 in69.7 in
Height70.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.3,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Technology Feature Bundle
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested77589%
Total Not Requested10011%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested182551%
Total Not Requested172549%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested295088%
Total Not Requested40012%

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