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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: $39,960

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,748

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082010
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $47,500
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $44,650
Luxury Package 1,290    
Third-row seat 875 375  
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Rear HVAC unit 695 285  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,800
Luxury Package 1,097    
Third-row seat 744 319  
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Rear HVAC unit 591 243  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251    
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,692
Options (change) 9,965 6,780 2,350
Options (change) 8,690 5,984 2,209
Destination 785 785 850
Total Price $39,995 $39,960 $50,700
Total Invoice $36,748 $36,947 $47,709

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,175
Model Year200820082010
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)80, 4190, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$39,995$39,960$50,700
Adjustments for Features0-200-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,995$39,760$49,865
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0
Total Invoice$36,748$36,947$47,709
Adjustments for Features0-185-786
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,748$36,762$46,923
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year200820082010
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 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125 $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 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,065$7,265$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$835
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-786

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20082010
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%
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%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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

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