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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: $47,250

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,499

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerXC90
TrimLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $46,400
Base Invoice $35,268 $43,651
Polished alloy wheels 595 400
Package 301A 2,250  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995
Cargo cover 135  
AWD 2,000  
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Climate Package   675
Convenience Package   1,295
Touring Package   1,795
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Navigation system   2,120
Polished alloy wheels 506 344
Package 301A 1,913  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,696 1,715
Cargo cover 115  
AWD 1,820  
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Climate Package   580
Convenience Package   1,113
Touring Package   1,543
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 8,570 8,755
Options (change) 7,406 7,526
Destination 825 695
Total Price $47,250 $55,850
Total Invoice $43,499 $51,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,139
Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerXC90
TrimLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6311hp V8
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18
Total Price$47,250$55,850
Adjustments for Features-3,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,245$55,850
Total Invoice$43,499$51,872
Adjustments for Features-2,7660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,733$51,872

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20122006
ModelExplorerXC90
TrimLimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$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
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 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$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
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats $600
Integrated second row child seat, one $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,105$6,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7660

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,731 lb.4,612 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

Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested415100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Surround sound250Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested105081%

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