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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,566 $35,268
Blind spot warning system 925  
Platinum Package 3,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560  
Rear spoiler 455  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 1,995
Heated front seats 500  
Semi-automated parking system 500  
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Blind spot warning system 870  
Platinum Package 2,820  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 528  
Rear spoiler 387  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 1,696
Heated front seats 470  
Semi-automated parking system 470  
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 8,110 8,090
Options (change) 7,465 6,877
Destination 940 825
Total Price $47,950 $46,770
Total Invoice $44,971 $42,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,203
Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,950$46,770
Adjustments for Features0-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,950$46,550
Total Invoice$44,971$42,970
Adjustments for Features0-202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,971$42,768

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Curve control $50
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,975$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-202

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162012
ModelExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length185.6 in197.1 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Cyclist detection25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested135034%
Total Not Requested262566%

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 system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%

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