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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,275

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,804

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,108

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelExplorerExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,950 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,733 $29,319 $32,901
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Heated front seats 750    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170    
Convenience Package   995  
255/50R20   1,325  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559    
Heated front seats 705    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920    
Convenience Package   846  
255/50R20   1,127  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744  
Options (change) 3,515 7,845 4,140
Options (change) 3,184 6,670 3,520
Destination 995 815 815
Total Price $41,460 $40,275 $40,505
Total Invoice $38,912 $36,804 $37,236

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,659
Model Year201820092009
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, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$41,460$40,275$40,505
Adjustments for Features-1,0950-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,365$40,275$39,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$870$0
Total Invoice$38,912$36,804$37,236
Adjustments for Features-1,0280-1,011
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,884$36,804$36,225
Cost Above Minimum$0$579$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820092009
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 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive $15$15
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$6,875$5,780$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,095$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0280-1,011

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,704 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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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