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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: $40,482

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $3,028

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,442

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $4,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelV50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5XLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $33,400 $41,300
Base Invoice $27,932 $31,897 $39,442
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 412    
Navigation system 2,205 795  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
AWD 1,850 2,000 2,000
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350    
Cold Weather Package   150  
Package 202A   3,225  
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo cover   130 130
Polished alloy wheels   1,195 595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 354    
Navigation system 1,896 755  
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
AWD 1,739 1,910 1,910
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161    
Cold Weather Package   144  
Package 202A   3,064  
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Cargo cover   124 124
Polished alloy wheels   1,135 565
Panoramic sunroof   1,515 1,515
Options (change) 10,022 9,165 4,395
Options (change) 8,765 8,718 4,185
Destination 745 945 945
Total Price $40,482 $43,510 $46,640
Total Invoice $37,442 $41,560 $44,572

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer XLT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $677
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $579
Model Year200820162016
ModelV50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5XLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 9390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,482$43,510$46,640
Adjustments for Features0-3,705-6,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,482$39,805$40,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$265
Total Invoice$37,442$41,560$44,572
Adjustments for Features0-3,539-6,279
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,442$38,021$38,293
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$272

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
ModelV50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5XLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,965$10,670$13,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705$6,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,539-6,279

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
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 Weight3,548 lb.4,633 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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested295088%
Total Not Requested40012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Polished alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
255/50HR20 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested167561%
Total Not Requested105039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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