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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $4,495

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelXC70XC70Explorer
TrimBaseOcean Race EditionXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $36,135 $40,735 $29,280
Base Invoice $34,002 $38,326 $27,404
Convenience Package 1,595 1,595  
Third-row 2-person bench 995 995  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Stability control   695  
Third-row seat     875
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
AWD     2,320
Convenience Package 1,371 1,371  
Third-row 2-person bench 855 855  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Stability control   597  
Third-row seat     744
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
AWD     2,112
Options (change) 3,065 3,285 5,175
Options (change) 2,634 2,823 4,617
Destination 695 695 815
Total Price $39,895 $44,715 $35,270
Total Invoice $37,331 $41,844 $32,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,144
Model Year200620062010
ModelXC70XC70Explorer
TrimBaseOcean Race EditionXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine208hp I5208hp I5292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 680, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16215/60-17235/70-16
Total Price$39,895$44,715$35,270
Adjustments for Features-375-2,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,520$41,765$35,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,245$0
Total Invoice$37,331$41,844$32,836
Adjustments for Features-351-2,7610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,980$39,083$32,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,103$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620062010
ModelXC70XC70Explorer
TrimBaseOcean Race EditionXLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist $50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo mat$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
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$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Integrated second row child seats, two $225 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Rear-facing third row seats$0$0 
Removable third row seats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$5,005$7,580$4,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$375$2,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-351-2,7610

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062010
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested49037%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 Ocean Race Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Cargo net40No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested57554%
Total Not Requested49046%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

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%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested15025%
Total Not Requested45075%
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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