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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: $39,675

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,590

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,120

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,150 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $30,221 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 2,950    
Convenience Package 1,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Class II trailer hitch 700    
AWD 2,000 2,320 2,325
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
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Audiophile Package   510  
255/50R20   1,325 630
Premium Package 2,773    
Convenience Package 1,222    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Class II trailer hitch 530    
AWD 1,880 2,111 2,117
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
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Audiophile Package   433  
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 9,300 9,780 6,495
Options (change) 8,614 8,532 5,741
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $42,325 $39,810 $39,675
Total Invoice $39,710 $36,590 $36,704

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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: $2,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,529
Model Year201120082008
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,325$39,810$39,675
Adjustments for Features-63000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,695$39,810$39,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$39,710$36,590$36,704
Adjustments for Features-59100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,119$36,590$36,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$114

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2Eddie 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 liftgate$350  
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, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat$40  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
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  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
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  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Total Value of Features$7,430$6,800$6,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$630$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-59100

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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 Weight4,092 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 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
72.0 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested205084%
Total Not Requested40016%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Total Requested62548%
Total Not Requested69052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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