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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: $47,350

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $3,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,562

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $3,821

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimSportPlatinum3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,950 $53,940 $38,400 $41,200
Base Invoice $43,883 $51,512 $36,096 $38,728
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,800 1,800
Panoramic sunroof 1,695      
Platinum Package     3,900 3,100
Climate Package     800 800
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     325  
Blind spot warning system     700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,895 1,692 1,692
Panoramic sunroof 1,610      
Platinum Package     3,666 2,914
Climate Package     752 752
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     306  
Blind spot warning system     658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Options (change) 3,690 1,995 8,075 6,950
Options (change) 3,505 1,895 7,591 6,533
Destination 995 995 875 875
Total Price $50,635 $56,930 $47,350 $49,025
Total Invoice $48,383 $54,402 $44,562 $46,136

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $324
Model Year2018201820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimSportPlatinum3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine365hp V6365hp V6240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$50,635$56,930$47,350$49,025
Adjustments for Features-4,535-10,250-2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,100$46,680$47,150$49,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$580$0$1,875
Total Invoice$48,383$54,402$44,562$46,136
Adjustments for Features-4,333-9,795-1880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,050$44,607$44,374$46,136
Cost Above Minimum$0$557$0$1,762

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2018201820122012
ModelExplorerExplorerXC90XC90
TrimSportPlatinum3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power-adjustable pedals $125  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote climate control$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
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
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Safety key$5$5  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
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$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
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
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional)  $0$0
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Integrated second row child seat, one  $150$150
Leather door panel trim $250  
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$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$10,935$16,650$6,600$6,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,535$10,250$200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,333-9,795-1880

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20182012
ModelExplorerXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length198.3 in188.9 in
Width78.9 in74.7 in
Height70.0 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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