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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: $47,390

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,591

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimitedV8V8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $48,505 $49,870
Base Invoice $34,952 $45,110 $46,379
Blind spot warning system 495 695 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,800 1,800
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Package 301A 2,250    
AWD 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Climate Package   675 675
Convenience Package   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   995  
Blind spot warning system 421 598 598
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,548 1,548
Polished alloy wheels 506    
Package 301A 1,913    
AWD 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Climate Package   580 580
Convenience Package   1,113 1,113
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   856  
Options (change) 9,030 8,140 7,145
Options (change) 7,814 6,999 6,143
Destination 825 745 745
Total Price $47,390 $57,390 $57,760
Total Invoice $43,591 $52,854 $53,267

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,557
Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimitedV8V8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6311hp V8311hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$47,390$57,390$57,760
Adjustments for Features-3,195-7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,195$56,690$57,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,070
Total Invoice$43,591$52,854$53,267
Adjustments for Features-2,939-6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,652$52,209$53,267
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,058

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year201120082008
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimitedV8V8 Sport
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  
Power liftgate$350  
Power-adjustable pedals$125  
Proximity key$250  
Remote start$150  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$9,920$7,425$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,939-6450

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20112008
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 Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

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%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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