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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,545

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,458

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,408

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $46,300 $47,550
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $43,059 $44,222
Luxury Package 1,700      
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Rear HVAC unit 650 650    
4.6L V8 1,200 1,200    
Sunroof 850 850    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295    
Climate Package     675 675
Convenience Package     2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525 525
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,800 1,800
Luxury Package 1,445      
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Rear HVAC unit 553 553    
4.6L V8 1,068 1,068    
Sunroof 723 723    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101    
Climate Package     634 634
Convenience Package     2,162 2,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494 494
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,692 1,692
Options (change) 9,700 8,000 5,300 5,300
Options (change) 8,295 6,850 4,982 4,982
Destination 645 645 825 825
Total Price $40,545 $41,160 $52,425 $53,675
Total Invoice $36,458 $37,073 $48,866 $50,029

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,124
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8311hp V8311hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17245/65-17235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$40,545$41,160$52,425$53,675
Adjustments for Features00-2,450-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,545$41,160$49,975$51,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,450
Total Invoice$36,458$37,073$48,866$50,029
Adjustments for Features00-2,284-2,097
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,458$37,073$46,582$47,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$1,350

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $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$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0$0
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Integrated second row child seat, one  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires$0$0  
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$5,025$5,025$7,475$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,450$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,284-2,097

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20062009
ModelExplorerXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in112.6 in
Length193.4 in188.9 in
Width73.7 in74.7 in
Height72.8 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,531 lb.4,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in35.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested85083%
Total Not Requested17517%

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