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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: $5,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,748

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,927

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $39,700 $42,700
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $37,318 $40,138
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Third-row seat 875 375    
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 2,000 2,000
255/50R20 1,325 630    
Climate Package     700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,825 1,825
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Third-row seat 744 319    
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 1,880 1,880
255/50R20 1,127 536    
Climate Package     658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,387 1,387
Options (change) 9,965 6,780 5,075 5,075
Options (change) 8,690 5,984 4,442 4,442
Destination 785 785 915 915
Total Price $39,995 $39,960 $45,690 $48,690
Total Invoice $36,748 $36,947 $42,675 $45,495

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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: $4,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,030
Model Year2008200820142014
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4190, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$39,995$39,960$45,690$48,690
Adjustments for Features0-200-960-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,995$39,760$44,730$46,730
Cost Above Minimum$235$0$0$2,000
Total Invoice$36,748$36,947$42,675$45,495
Adjustments for Features0-185-897-1,831
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,748$36,762$41,778$43,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$14$0$1,886

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2008200820142014
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$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$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000  
HD radio  $50$50
Second DVD player for entertainment system  $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$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0$0
Folding passenger seat   $150
Integrated second row child seat, one  $150$150
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,590$6,790$7,550$8,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$960$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-897-1,831

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20082014
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.4,744 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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 3.2

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Entertainment system with dual headrest screens
FeatureValueRequested?
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens1200No
Second DVD player for entertainment system200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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