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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: $36,975

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $7,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,809

Volvo V50 T5   
Difference: $8,116

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,000 $32,850 $42,090
Base Invoice $27,260 $30,879 $40,196
Preferred Package 2,000    
Climate Package 900 900  
Multimedia Package 2,000 2,000  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces   200  
Cargo cover     130
3.5L V6     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Preferred Package 1,880    
Climate Package 846 846  
Multimedia Package 1,880 1,880  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Proximity key 423 423  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Leather seating surfaces   188  
Cargo cover     124
3.5L V6     0
Panoramic sunroof     1,610
Options (change) 7,100 5,300 1,825
Options (change) 6,674 4,982 1,734
Destination 875 875 995
Total Price $36,975 $39,025 $44,910
Total Invoice $34,809 $36,736 $42,925

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,400
Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$36,975$39,025$44,910
Adjustments for Features0-475-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,975$38,550$38,930
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,575$0
Total Invoice$34,809$36,736$42,925
Adjustments for Features0-447-5,716
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,809$36,289$37,209
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,480$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120112018
ModelV50V50Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,375$4,850$10,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$475$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-447-5,716

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelV50Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length178.0 in198.3 in
Width69.7 in78.9 in
Height58.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,570 lb.4,457 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
12.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested2250100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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 sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%

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