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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: $40,660

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,542

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $49,800 $53,800 $55,400
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $46,812 $50,572 $52,076
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Luxury Package 1,290        
Third-row seat 875 375      
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
255/50R20 1,325 630      
Rear HVAC unit 695 285      
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310      
Obstacle detection, rear 295        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
AWD 2,320 2,325      
275/45HR20     750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     560 560 560
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Luxury Package 1,097        
Third-row seat 744 319      
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
255/50R20 1,127 536      
Rear HVAC unit 591 243      
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192      
Obstacle detection, rear 251        
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces 0        
AWD 2,111 2,117      
275/45HR20     705    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     526 526 526
Options (change) 11,175 7,480 1,310 560 560
Options (change) 9,718 6,579 1,231 526 526
Destination 785 785 995 995 995
Total Price $41,205 $40,660 $52,105 $55,355 $56,955
Total Invoice $37,776 $37,542 $49,038 $52,093 $53,597

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,546
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine292hp V8292hp V8316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4
TransmissionA6A6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7330, 10330, 10330, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$41,205$40,660$52,105$55,355$56,955
Adjustments for Features00-5,260-7,635-9,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,205$40,660$46,845$47,720$47,830
Cost Above Minimum$545$0$0$875$985
Total Invoice$37,776$37,542$49,038$52,093$53,597
Adjustments for Features00-4,950-7,185-8,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,776$37,542$44,088$44,908$45,010
Cost Above Minimum$234$0$0$820$922

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90XC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50$50   
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125   
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row    $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100
Cyclist detection  $25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Intersection collision mitigation  $100$100$100
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Run-off road collision prepartion  $25$25$25
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails  $250$250$250
Cargo cover  $75$75$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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200$1200
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Running boards$350$350   
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
LED headlights   $1000$1000
Road sign information  $75$75$75
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Door sill trim plates  $100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat   $150$150
Metal pedals   $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  $0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,465$11,725$14,100$15,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$5,260$7,635$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments00-4,950-7,185-8,587

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20082016
ModelExplorerXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase113.7 in117.5 in
Length193.4 in194.8 in
Width73.7 in79.1 in
Height72.8 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.4,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in37.0 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 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft341.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft385.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

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 seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum

275/45HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
275/45HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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