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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: $47,190

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,507

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,086

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820162016
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,775 $41,300 $52,970
Base Invoice $34,569 $39,442 $50,587
Convenience Package 1,195    
Premium Package 2,995    
Personal Car Communicator 495    
Climate Package 612    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Collision Avoidance Package 1,695    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Satellite radio 295    
Navigation system 2,120    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995 1,995
Adaptive cruise control   1,150  
Rear bumper protector   75 75
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595  
Convenience Package 1,027    
Premium Package 2,575    
Personal Car Communicator 426    
Climate Package 527    
Blind spot warning system 598    
Collision Avoidance Package 1,458    
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Satellite radio 254    
Navigation system 1,823    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548 1,895 1,895
Adaptive cruise control   1,094  
Rear bumper protector   71 71
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,515  
Options (change) 13,177 4,945 2,200
Options (change) 11,332 4,699 2,090
Destination 745 945 945
Total Price $50,697 $47,190 $56,115
Total Invoice $46,646 $45,086 $53,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,557
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,563
Model Year200820162016
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,697$47,190$56,115
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-7,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,697$46,140$48,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,660
Total Invoice$46,646$45,086$53,622
Adjustments for Features0-1,003-6,990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,646$44,083$46,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,549

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820162016
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2LimitedPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700
FWD $0 
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Blind spot warning system$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Heartbeat monitor$0  
Hill descent control$250 $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning$200 $200
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Security status communicator$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class III trailer hitch  $250
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25$25
SD Card slot $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,330$9,380$15,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$7,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,003-6,990

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082016
ModelXC70Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.8 in112.6 in
Length190.5 in198.3 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height63.1 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,093 lb.4,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
33.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested109084%
Total Not Requested20016%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested2550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested50088%
Total Not Requested6512%
Collision Avoidance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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