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Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $15,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,020

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelS80ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $49,210 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $45,765 $27,273 $30,178
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Obstacle detection, rear 495 295  
Navigation system 2,120 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,850    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325 630
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Third-row seat   875 375
Audiophile Package   510  
AWD   2,320 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Obstacle detection, rear 426 251  
Navigation system 1,823 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,591    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127 536
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Third-row seat   744 319
Audiophile Package   433  
AWD   2,111 2,117
Options (change) 6,740 11,775 8,490
Options (change) 5,796 10,228 7,437
Destination 745 785 785
Total Price $56,695 $41,805 $41,670
Total Invoice $52,306 $38,286 $38,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,005
Model Year200820082008
ModelS80ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,695$41,805$41,670
Adjustments for Features0-1,075-1,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,695$40,730$40,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$52,306$38,286$38,400
Adjustments for Features0-985-991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,306$37,301$37,409
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$108

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Features Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelS80ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rear wiper $175$175
Residual heat$50  
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Total Value of Features$6,640$7,715$7,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,075$1,075
Value of Feature Adjustments0-985-991

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelS80Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.6 in113.7 in
Length191.0 in193.4 in
Width73.3 in73.7 in
Height58.8 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,065 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
14.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.983.7 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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