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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: $35,725

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,634

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $1,390

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120092009
ModelV50V50ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $29,319 $32,901
Preferred Package 2,000      
Climate Package 900 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Leather seating surfaces   200    
Convenience Package     995  
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Sunroof     850 850
Preferred Package 1,880      
Climate Package 846 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Leather seating surfaces   188    
Convenience Package     846  
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 5,850 4,050 5,660 4,155
Options (change) 5,499 3,807 4,890 3,611
Destination 875 875 815 815
Total Price $35,725 $37,775 $38,090 $40,520
Total Invoice $33,634 $35,561 $35,024 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $746
Model Year2011201120092009
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 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$35,725$37,775$38,090$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-475-700-2,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,725$37,300$37,390$38,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0$680
Total Invoice$33,634$35,561$35,024$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-447-644-2,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,634$35,114$34,380$35,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0$690

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120092009
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails $250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$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$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 $50
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,640$4,115$4,340$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$700$2,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-644-2,257

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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

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%
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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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 information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested110083%
Total Not Requested22517%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
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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