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Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,522

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $5,983

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,485

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072018
ModelV50Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,590 $42,090
Base Invoice $27,850 $40,196
Premium Package 2,395  
Climate Package 412  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 295  
Audio Package 895  
Proximity key 450  
Polished alloy wheels 1,495 595
Navigation system 2,120  
Cargo cover   130
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
Premium Package 2,059  
Climate Package 354  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Satellite radio 253  
Audio Package 769  
Proximity key 387  
Polished alloy wheels 1,285 565
Navigation system 1,823  
Cargo cover   124
3.5L V6   0
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
Options (change) 9,237 2,420
Options (change) 7,940 2,299
Destination 695 995
Total Price $39,522 $45,505
Total Invoice $36,485 $43,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,075
Model Year20072018
ModelV50Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$39,522$45,505
Adjustments for Features0-6,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,522$39,300
Total Invoice$36,485$43,490
Adjustments for Features0-5,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,485$37,560

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelV50Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote climate control $25
Remote start $150
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 
Curve control $50
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Total Value of Features$4,100$10,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,930

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072018
ModelV50Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length177.7 in198.3 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height57.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.4,457 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 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
27.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
27.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested2950100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested35039%
Total Not Requested55061%

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