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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC70 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC70 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,510

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,035

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC70
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $39,500
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $37,130
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,120
Audiophile Package 510    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Premium Package     2,995
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,800
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,993
Audiophile Package 433    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Premium Package     2,815
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,692
Options (change) 11,480 8,490 7,440
Options (change) 9,977 7,437 6,994
Destination 785 785 825
Total Price $41,510 $41,670 $47,765
Total Invoice $38,035 $38,400 $44,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC70

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,633
Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC70
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine292hp V8292hp V8281hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/55-17
Total Price$41,510$41,670$47,765
Adjustments for Features-785-1,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,725$40,635$47,765
Cost Above Minimum$90$0$0
Total Invoice$38,035$38,400$44,949
Adjustments for Features-719-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,316$37,446$44,949
Cost Above Minimum$0$130$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC70

Model Year200820082009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC70
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Hill descent control  $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Total Value of Features$7,550$7,800$6,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$1,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-719-9540

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC70

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerXC70
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase113.7 in110.8 in
Length193.4 in190.5 in
Width73.7 in75.8 in
Height72.8 in63.1 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 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 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft372.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested215084%
Total Not Requested40016%

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