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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: $48,300

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,397

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,145

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $501

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,775 $42,090 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,569 $40,196 $43,883 $51,512
Convenience Package 1,195      
Personal Car Communicator 495      
Premium Package 2,995      
Climate Package 612      
Collision Avoidance Package 1,695      
Blind spot warning system 695      
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475      
Satellite radio 295      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995 1,995 1,995
Navigation system 2,120      
Safe and Smart Package   1,295    
Cargo mat   100 100 100
Cargo cover   130 130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695  
Package 401A     3,875  
Convenience Package 1,027      
Personal Car Communicator 426      
Premium Package 2,575      
Climate Package 527      
Collision Avoidance Package 1,458      
Blind spot warning system 598      
Xenon HID headlights 688      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408      
Satellite radio 254      
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548 1,895 1,895 1,895
Navigation system 1,823      
Safe and Smart Package   1,230    
Cargo mat   95 95 95
Cargo cover   124 124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610  
Package 401A     3,681  
Options (change) 13,177 5,215 7,795 2,225
Options (change) 11,332 4,954 7,405 2,114
Destination 745 995 995 995
Total Price $50,697 $48,300 $54,740 $57,160
Total Invoice $46,646 $46,145 $52,283 $54,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,522
Model Year2008201820182018
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6280hp I4365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16255/50-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,697$48,300$54,740$57,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,115-5,105-7,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,697$46,185$49,635$49,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,450$3,395
Total Invoice$46,646$46,145$52,283$54,621
Adjustments for Features0-2,021-4,876-7,243
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,646$44,124$47,407$47,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,283$3,254

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008201820182018
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2LimitedSportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote climate control $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200   
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Curve control $50$50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150   
Heartbeat monitor$0   
Hill descent control$250 $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Safety key $5$5$5
Security status communicator$50   
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Wide-view front camera $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250   
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Roof rails $250$250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Skid plate (one)$50   
Sunroof$900   
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Fog light, rear$100   
Headlight washers$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150   
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$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$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$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$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,755$9,870$12,860$15,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115$5,105$7,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,021-4,876-7,243

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
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
Cargo organizer100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Total Requested105081%
Total Not Requested24019%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
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%
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

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested170047%
Total Not Requested194053%

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