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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: $42,105

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,600

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,780

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $7,354

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620122012
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimOcean Race EditionXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $40,735 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $38,326 $30,027 $35,268
Third-row 2-person bench 995    
Stability control 695    
Convenience Package 1,595    
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,120 795 795
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Upgraded head unit 200    
Package 205A   2,800  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Third-row 2-person bench 855    
Stability control 597    
Convenience Package 1,371    
Climate Package 580    
Navigation system 1,823 676 676
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,715 1,696 1,696
Upgraded head unit 172    
Package 205A   2,380  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 8,275 9,185 6,385
Options (change) 7,113 7,928 5,548
Destination 695 825 825
Total Price $49,705 $42,105 $45,065
Total Invoice $46,134 $38,780 $41,641

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,950
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,518
Model Year200620122012
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimOcean Race EditionXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-17245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,705$42,105$45,065
Adjustments for Features0-2,350-3,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,705$39,755$41,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,645
Total Invoice$46,134$38,780$41,641
Adjustments for Features0-2,164-3,387
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,134$36,616$38,254
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,638

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200620122012
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimOcean Race EditionXLTLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40 $40
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
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  
Stowable third row seats $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$7,105$9,455$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,350$3,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,164-3,387

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062012
ModelXC70Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.8 in112.6 in
Length186.3 in197.1 in
Width73.2 in78.9 in
Height61.5 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,669 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in39.8 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 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
37.4 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
37.443.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 Ocean Race Edition

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested81577%
Total Not Requested25023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested117539%
Total Not Requested185061%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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