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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: $41,510

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,255

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,035

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $6,914

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $37,130 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,995    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Navigation system 2,120 1,995 1,995
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Audiophile Package   510  
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Premium Package 2,815    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Navigation system 1,993 1,696 1,696
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Audiophile Package   433  
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 7,440 11,480 8,490
Options (change) 6,994 9,977 7,437
Destination 825 785 785
Total Price $47,765 $41,510 $41,670
Total Invoice $44,949 $38,035 $38,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,633
Model Year200920082008
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine281hp 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)235/55-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$47,765$41,510$41,670
Adjustments for Features0-785-1,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,765$40,725$40,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$90$0
Total Invoice$44,949$38,035$38,400
Adjustments for Features0-719-954
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,949$37,316$37,446
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$130

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920082008
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6Eddie 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 
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
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
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 rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$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$600
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$6,765$7,550$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$785$1,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-719-954

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092008
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 Weight4,098 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 T6

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95075%
Total Not Requested32525%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
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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