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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $48,785

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $9,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172021
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionST
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,800 $49,000
Platinum Package 4,000  
Blind spot warning system 925  
Climate Package 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 1,995
AWD 2,000  
Package 401A   3,875
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Platinum Package 3,760  
Blind spot warning system 870  
Climate Package 1,222  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 1,895
AWD 1,880  
Package 401A   3,681
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 10,990 7,565
Options (change) 10,211 7,186
Destination 995 1,245
Total Price $48,785 $57,810

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo T5 Inscription
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer ST
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,868
Model Year20172021
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionST
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4400hp V6
TransmissionT8T10
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/55-20
Total Price$48,785$57,810
Adjustments for Features0-3,435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,785$54,375

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172021
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionST
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Hill descent control $250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
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 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$10,040$13,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,435
Value of Feature Adjustments0-501

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172021
ModelExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in119.1 in
Length185.6 in198.8 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.4,701 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.047.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.087.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Cargo organizer100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested212547%
Total Not Requested235053%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested50097%
Total Not Requested153%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer ST

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Total Requested242567%
Total Not Requested121533%

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