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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $1,187

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,150 $29,280
Base Invoice $30,221 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Class II trailer hitch 700  
AWD 2,000 2,320
SYNC and Sirius Package   670
Third-row seat   875
4.6L V8   1,310
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Class II trailer hitch 530  
AWD 1,880 2,112
SYNC and Sirius Package   569
Third-row seat   744
4.6L V8   1,192
Options (change) 3,250 5,175
Options (change) 2,927 4,617
Destination 875 815
Total Price $36,275 $35,270
Total Invoice $34,023 $32,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $498
Model Year20112010
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/70-16
Total Price$36,275$35,270
Adjustments for Features-7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,540$35,270
Total Invoice$34,023$32,836
Adjustments for Features-6890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,334$32,836

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2XLT
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat$40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Interior air filter$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Skid plate (one)$50 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog light, rear$100 
Heated mirrors$25 
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
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
White-letter tires $0
Total Value of Features$5,490$4,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$735$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6890

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested47579%
Total Not Requested12521%
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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