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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: $47,505

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,715

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $8,801

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelExplorerXC90XC90XC90
TrimLimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $37,855 $49,800 $53,800 $55,400
Base Invoice $35,268 $46,812 $50,572 $52,076
Package 302A / 303A 4,500      
AWD 2,000      
Polished alloy wheels 595      
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Cargo cover 135      
Convenience Package   1,800 1,800 1,800
275/45HR20   750    
Momentum Plus Package   1,900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560 560 560
Package 302A / 303A 3,825      
AWD 1,820      
Polished alloy wheels 506      
Panoramic sunroof 1,356      
Cargo cover 115      
Convenience Package   1,692 1,692 1,692
275/45HR20   705    
Momentum Plus Package   1,786    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   526 526 526
Options (change) 8,825 5,010 2,360 2,360
Options (change) 7,622 4,709 2,218 2,218
Destination 825 995 995 995
Total Price $47,505 $55,805 $57,155 $58,755
Total Invoice $43,715 $52,516 $53,785 $55,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,761
Model Year2012201620162016
ModelExplorerXC90XC90XC90
TrimLimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4
TransmissionT6T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12330, 10330, 10330, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20275/45-20275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$47,505$55,805$57,155$58,755
Adjustments for Features0-3,230-3,755-5,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,505$52,575$53,400$53,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$825$935
Total Invoice$43,715$52,516$53,785$55,289
Adjustments for Features0-3,040-3,534-4,936
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,715$49,476$50,251$50,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$775$877

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2012201620162016
ModelExplorerXC90XC90XC90
TrimLimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad$50   
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving $100$100$100
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote start$150   
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system$200   
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Curve control$50   
Cyclist detection $25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Inflatable rear seat belts$200   
Intersection collision mitigation $100$100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Run-off road collision prepartion $25$25$25
Safety key$5   
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Terrain selector$200   
Trailer sway control$25   
Vehicle health reports$0   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25   
SD Card slot$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Road sign information $75$75$75
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  $300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim $300 $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,095$11,325$11,850$13,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,230$3,755$5,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,040-3,534-4,936

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20122016
ModelExplorerXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in117.5 in
Length197.1 in194.8 in
Width78.9 in79.1 in
Height70.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,731 lb.4,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in37.0 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 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft341.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft385.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested322577%
Total Not Requested95023%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum

275/45HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
275/45HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested147571%
Momentum Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested1508%
Total Not Requested180092%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested147571%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Low-speed semi-autonomous driving100No
Total Requested60029%
Total Not Requested147571%

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