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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: $35,235

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $490

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,828

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120072007
ModelV50V50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $26,790 $29,361
Climate Package 900 900    
Preferred Package 2,000      
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 255  
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Luxury Package     1,450  
4.6L V8     1,295 1,295
Cargo cover     90 90
Satellite radio     195 195
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Climate Package 846 846    
Preferred Package 1,880      
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 217  
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Luxury Package     1,232  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Cargo cover     77 77
Satellite radio     166 166
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 6,130 4,425
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 5,303 3,854
Destination 875 875 735 735
Total Price $35,725 $37,775 $35,235 $36,275
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,561 $32,828 $33,950

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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: $775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,072
Model Year2011201120072007
ModelV50V50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,725$37,775$35,235$36,275
Adjustments for Features0-475-285-285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,300$34,950$35,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$1,040
Total Invoice$33,634$35,561$32,828$33,950
Adjustments for Features0-447-266-267
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$35,114$32,562$33,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$1,121

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120072007
ModelV50V50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,990$3,465$3,275$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$285$285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-266-267

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112007
ModelV50Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length178.0 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.7 in
Height58.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.4,531 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
12.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested215096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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