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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: $43,905

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,108

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,814

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,775 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $34,569 $29,319 $32,901
Premium Package 2,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Satellite radio 295    
Navigation system 2,120 2,505 1,995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800    
Third-row seat   875  
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
AWD   2,320 2,320
255/50R20   1,325 630
Premium Package 2,575    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Satellite radio 254    
Navigation system 1,823 2,129 1,696
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548    
Third-row seat   744  
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
AWD   2,112 2,112
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,685 11,475 8,400
Options (change) 6,608 9,974 7,360
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $45,205 $43,905 $44,765
Total Invoice $41,922 $40,108 $41,076

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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: $2,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,705
Model Year200820092009
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$45,205$43,905$44,765
Adjustments for Features0-975-1,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,205$42,930$42,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10
Total Invoice$41,922$40,108$41,076
Adjustments for Features0-891-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,922$39,217$39,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$184

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Hill descent control$250  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $600 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$6,665$7,640$8,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-891-1,675

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelXC70Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.8 in113.7 in
Length190.5 in193.4 in
Width75.8 in73.7 in
Height63.1 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,092 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
33.3 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested215084%
Total Not Requested40016%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested27528%
Total Not Requested70072%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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