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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: $41,955

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $13,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,626

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $12,517

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $48,505
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $45,110
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Third-row seat 875 375  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,205
Audiophile Package 510    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
Climate Package     675
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     995
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Third-row seat 744 319  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,896
Audiophile Package 433    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
Climate Package     580
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,548
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     856
Options (change) 12,175 8,775 6,150
Options (change) 10,568 7,680 5,288
Destination 785 785 745
Total Price $42,205 $41,955 $55,400
Total Invoice $38,626 $38,643 $51,143

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,567
Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8311hp V8
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$42,205$41,955$55,400
Adjustments for Features0-250-1,260
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,205$41,705$54,140
Cost Above Minimum$500$0$0
Total Invoice$38,626$38,643$51,143
Adjustments for Features0-230-1,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,626$38,413$49,980
Cost Above Minimum$213$0$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year200820082008
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
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 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Rear spoiler  $200
Running boards$350$350 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0
Folding passenger seat  $150
Integrated second row child seat, one  $150
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,640$6,890$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$1,260
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-1,163

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20082008
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 Weight4,706 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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