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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: $34,395

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,455

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,092

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $2,597

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelV50Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $29,280
Base Invoice $33,370 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
4.6L V8   1,310
AWD   2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
4.6L V8   1,192
AWD   2,112
Options (change) 525 4,300
Options (change) 494 3,873
Destination 825 815
Total Price $36,850 $34,395
Total Invoice $34,689 $32,092

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $681
Model Year20092010
ModelV50Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/70-16
Total Price$36,850$34,395
Adjustments for Features-2,0350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,815$34,395
Total Invoice$34,689$32,092
Adjustments for Features-1,9160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,773$32,092

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelV50Explorer
TrimT5 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
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, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$6,690$4,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,035$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9160

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
ModelV50Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length178.0 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height57.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,543 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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
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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