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Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $42,120

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,885

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $8,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimOcean Race EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,735 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $38,326 $27,518 $29,578
Convenience Package 1,595    
Third-row 2-person bench 995    
Climate Package 675    
Stability control 695    
Navigation system 2,120 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995    
Upgraded head unit 200    
Third-row seat   845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
Luxury Package   1,700  
4.6L V8   1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags   560 560
Obstacle detection, rear   255 255
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range   2,225 2,225
Convenience Package 1,371    
Third-row 2-person bench 855    
Climate Package 580    
Stability control 597    
Navigation system 1,823 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,715    
Upgraded head unit 172    
Third-row seat   718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
Luxury Package   1,445  
4.6L V8   1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags   476 476
Obstacle detection, rear   217 217
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range   1,980 1,980
Options (change) 8,275 11,275 9,575
Options (change) 7,113 9,722 8,277
Destination 695 645 645
Total Price $49,705 $42,120 $42,735
Total Invoice $46,134 $37,885 $38,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,919
Model Year200620062006
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimOcean Race EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$49,705$42,120$42,735
Adjustments for Features0-745-745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,705$41,375$41,990
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$46,134$37,885$38,500
Adjustments for Features0-670-671
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,134$37,215$37,829
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062006
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimOcean Race EditionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
4WD w/low range $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Integrated second row child seats, two$225  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces$450  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Rear-facing third row seats$0  
Removable third row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,905$7,650$7,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$745$745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-670-671

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062006
ModelXC70Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in113.7 in
Length186.3 in193.4 in
Width73.2 in73.7 in
Height61.5 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 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
37.4 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.443.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 Ocean Race Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Total Requested90085%
Total Not Requested16515%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested80082%
Total Not Requested17518%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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