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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,685

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $6,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,824

Volvo T5 Inscription   
Difference: $5,151

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Base Price $36,950 $43,100
Base Invoice $34,733 $40,191
Heated front seats 750  
Blind spot warning system 925  
Convenience Package 800  
Technology Package 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 1,995
AWD 2,000  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Heated front seats 705  
Blind spot warning system 870  
Convenience Package 752  
Technology Package 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 1,741
AWD 1,880  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 8,740 9,040
Options (change) 8,096 7,889
Destination 995 895
Total Price $46,685 $53,035
Total Invoice $43,824 $48,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo T5 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,540
Model Year20182015
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionSport
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$46,685$53,035
Adjustments for Features0-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,685$51,290
Total Invoice$43,824$48,975
Adjustments for Features0-1,611
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,824$47,364

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
ModelExplorer
TrimT5 InscriptionSport
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
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 
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
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
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
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 
Surround sound $250
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Stowable third row seats $600
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$9,750$11,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,611

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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 Weight3,946 lb.4,921 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested40094%
Total Not Requested256%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Total Requested20011%
Total Not Requested170089%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested117537%

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