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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: $39,430

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $65

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,267

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $326

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelV50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $27,932 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,205 1,995 1,995
AWD 1,850 2,320 2,325
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
255/50R20   1,325 630
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Cargo cover   90 90
Audiophile Package   510  
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,896 1,696 1,696
AWD 1,739 2,111 2,117
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
255/50R20   1,127 536
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Cargo cover   77 77
Audiophile Package   433  
Options (change) 9,035 9,400 6,910
Options (change) 7,916 8,209 6,094
Destination 745 785 785
Total Price $39,495 $39,430 $40,090
Total Invoice $36,593 $36,267 $37,057

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year200820082008
ModelV50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$39,495$39,430$40,090
Adjustments for Features0-610-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,495$38,820$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$410
Total Invoice$36,593$36,267$37,057
Adjustments for Features0-561-795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,593$35,706$36,262
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$556

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082008
ModelV50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
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, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$5,190$5,800$6,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$610$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-561-795

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelV50Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length177.7 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 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		27.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		27.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft383.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested285085%
Total Not Requested50015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
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 Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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