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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: $43,340

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,685

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,028

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,228

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,535 $38,400 $41,200
Base Invoice $34,952 $36,096 $38,728
Blind spot warning system 495 700 700
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,095 1,800 1,800
Navigation system 795    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595    
Climate Package   800 800
Platinum Package   3,900 3,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Blind spot warning system 421 658 658
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,798 1,692 1,692
Navigation system 676    
Panoramic sunroof 1,356    
Climate Package   752 752
Platinum Package   3,666 2,914
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Options (change) 4,980 7,750 6,950
Options (change) 4,251 7,285 6,533
Destination 825 875 875
Total Price $43,340 $47,025 $49,025
Total Invoice $40,028 $44,256 $46,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,855
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,382
Model Year201120122012
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG15/22 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$43,340$47,025$49,025
Adjustments for Features-370-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,970$46,825$49,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,200
Total Invoice$40,028$44,256$46,136
Adjustments for Features-342-1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,686$44,068$46,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,068

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year201120122012
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
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  
Safety key$5  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer $100$100
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25  
SD Card slot$25  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
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  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Stowable third row seats$600  
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,320$5,150$4,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-342-1880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,578 lb.4,544 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
Volvo XC90 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested110048%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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