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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: $41,605

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,313

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90
TrimXLTLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $48,000
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $45,120
Package 202A 3,075    
Blind spot warning system 495 495 700
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095 1,800
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Package 202A 2,614    
Blind spot warning system 421 421 658
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798 1,692
AWD 1,820 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Options (change) 9,260 6,185 3,050
Options (change) 8,009 5,395 2,867
Destination 825 825 875
Total Price $41,605 $44,545 $51,925
Total Invoice $38,313 $41,172 $48,862

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,968
Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90
TrimXLTLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6311hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$41,605$44,545$51,925
Adjustments for Features-455-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,150$42,525$51,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0
Total Invoice$38,313$41,172$48,862
Adjustments for Features-419-1,8670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,894$39,305$48,862
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,411$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year201120112011
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90
TrimXLTLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Curve control$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Safety key$5$5 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails  $250
Cargo net $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$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 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats$600$600 
Wood trim  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,430$8,995$6,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$455$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-419-1,8670

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20112011
ModelExplorerXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length197.1 in188.9 in
Width78.9 in74.7 in
Height70.4 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,752 lb.4,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft343.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested127540%

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