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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,500

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,821

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,603

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $36,566 $27,518 $29,578
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560    
Heated front seats 500    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170    
Luxury Package   1,700  
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 528    
Heated front seats 470    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920    
Luxury Package   1,445  
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Options (change) 3,230 6,655 4,955
Options (change) 2,918 5,658 4,213
Destination 940 645 645
Total Price $43,070 $37,500 $38,115
Total Invoice $40,424 $33,821 $34,436

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,304
Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT8A5A5
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$43,070$37,500$38,115
Adjustments for Features-2,45000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,620$37,500$38,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$40,424$33,821$34,436
Adjustments for Features-2,29900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,125$33,821$34,436
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201620062006
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
5-speed automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Satellite radio$200  
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,150$4,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,450$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,29900

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162006
ModelExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in113.7 in
Length185.6 in193.4 in
Width73.4 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%

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