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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: $48,905

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $44,905

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $37,855
Base Invoice $37,130 $35,268
Convenience Package 1,195  
Technology Package 2,295  
Premium Package 2,995  
Climate Package 875  
Personal Car Communicator 495  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Convenience Package 1,123  
Technology Package 2,157  
Premium Package 2,815  
Climate Package 822  
Personal Car Communicator 465  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,593  
Navigation system 1,993  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,696
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 14,690 10,225
Options (change) 13,807 8,812
Destination 825 825
Total Price $55,015 $48,905
Total Invoice $51,762 $44,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,231
Model Year20092012
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine281hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$55,015$48,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,015$46,320
Total Invoice$51,762$44,905
Adjustments for Features0-2,374
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,762$42,531

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $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
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Heartbeat monitor$0 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Security status communicator$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$6,770$9,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,374

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
ModelXC70Explorer
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.8 in112.6 in
Length190.5 in197.1 in
Width75.8 in78.9 in
Height63.1 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,098 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 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
33.3 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested94073%
Total Not Requested35027%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95064%
Total Not Requested52536%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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
Compass0No
Total Requested225088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Collision Avoidance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested65046%
Total Not Requested75054%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested167540%

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