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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: $44,765

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90
TrimEddie BauerLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,615 $35,550 $48,505
Base Invoice $29,319 $32,901 $45,110
Convenience Package 995    
Third Row Power Package 1,995    
Navigation system 2,505 1,995 2,205
255/50R20 1,325 630  
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Sunroof 850 850  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
AWD 2,320 2,320  
Climate Package     675
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,800
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     995
Convenience Package 846    
Third Row Power Package 1,696    
Navigation system 2,129 1,696 1,896
255/50R20 1,127 536  
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Sunroof 723 723  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
AWD 2,112 2,112  
Climate Package     580
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,548
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     856
Options (change) 12,595 8,400 6,150
Options (change) 10,926 7,360 5,288
Destination 815 815 745
Total Price $45,025 $44,765 $55,400
Total Invoice $41,060 $41,076 $51,143

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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: $9,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,464
Model Year200920092008
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$45,025$44,765$55,400
Adjustments for Features00-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,025$44,765$54,730
Cost Above Minimum$260$0$0
Total Invoice$41,060$41,076$51,143
Adjustments for Features00-619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,060$41,076$50,524
Cost Above Minimum$0$16$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year200920092008
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 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Temporary spare tire  $150
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
Folding third row seats  $600
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
Power-folding third row seats$1000$1000 
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$8,405$8,405$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$670
Value of Feature Adjustments00-619

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20092008
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested175096%
Total Not Requested754%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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