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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: $42,400

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,989

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimXLTLimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,520 $37,535 $46,300 $47,550
Base Invoice $29,479 $34,952 $43,059 $44,222
Package 202A 3,075      
Blind spot warning system 495 495 695 695
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 2,095 1,800 1,800
Navigation system 795 795    
AWD 2,000 2,000    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Climate Package     675 675
Convenience Package     2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525 525
Package 202A 2,614      
Blind spot warning system 421 421 653 653
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,798 1,692 1,692
Navigation system 676 676    
AWD 1,820 1,820    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356    
Climate Package     634 634
Convenience Package     2,162 2,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494 494
Options (change) 10,055 6,980 5,995 5,995
Options (change) 8,685 6,071 5,635 5,635
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $42,400 $45,340 $53,120 $54,370
Total Invoice $38,989 $41,848 $49,519 $50,682

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,946
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimXLTLimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6290hp V6311hp V8311hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/60-18255/50-20235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$42,400$45,340$53,120$54,370
Adjustments for Features-655-2,220-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,745$43,120$52,920$54,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,375$0$1,450
Total Invoice$38,989$41,848$49,519$50,682
Adjustments for Features-602-2,049-1860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,387$39,799$49,333$50,682
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,412$0$1,349

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2011201120092009
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimXLTLimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$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$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$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$250
Cargo net $40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio $50$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  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$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$250  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
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 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$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$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,505$9,070$7,050$6,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$655$2,220$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-602-2,049-1860

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20112009
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
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
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested195060%
Total Not Requested127540%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%

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