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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,635

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $7,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,597

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $7,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,733 $51,512
Platinum Package 4,200  
Blind spot warning system 925  
Climate Package 1,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 1,995
Semi-automated parking system 500  
AWD 2,000  
Platinum Package 3,948  
Blind spot warning system 870  
Climate Package 1,222  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 1,895
Semi-automated parking system 470  
AWD 1,880  
Options (change) 11,690 1,995
Options (change) 10,869 1,895
Destination 995 995
Total Price $49,635 $56,930
Total Invoice $46,597 $54,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo T5 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,185
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,922
Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,635$56,930
Adjustments for Features0-5,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,635$51,820
Total Invoice$46,597$54,402
Adjustments for Features0-4,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,597$49,519

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
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 
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-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,240$14,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,110
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,883

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelExplorer
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in112.6 in
Length185.6 in198.3 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,946 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.081.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
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 warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested242555%
Total Not Requested195045%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested50097%
Total Not Requested153%

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