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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: $55,015

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $1,100

Lowest Total Invoice: $51,762

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $1,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,500 $52,970
Base Invoice $37,130 $50,587
Technology Package 2,295  
Convenience Package 1,195  
Premium Package 2,995  
Climate Package 875  
Personal Car Communicator 495  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,695  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Technology Package 2,157  
Convenience Package 1,123  
Premium Package 2,815  
Climate Package 822  
Personal Car Communicator 465  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,593  
Blind spot warning system 653  
Navigation system 1,993  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,895
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 14,690 2,200
Options (change) 13,807 2,090
Destination 825 945
Total Price $55,015 $56,115
Total Invoice $51,762 $53,622

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,700
Model Year20092016
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine281hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$55,015$56,115
Adjustments for Features0-6,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$55,015$49,250
Total Invoice$51,762$53,622
Adjustments for Features0-6,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,762$47,062

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Platinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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 spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,230$14,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,560

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,098 lb.4,890 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 T6

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%
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
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
Compass0Yes
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%
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 system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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