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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: $49,475

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $450

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,465

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,150 $37,855
Base Invoice $30,221 $35,268
Convenience Package 1,300  
Multimedia Package 2,700  
Premium Package 2,950  
Climate Package 1,000  
Personal Car Communicator 550  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Technology Package 1,850  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Class II trailer hitch 700  
AWD 2,000 2,000
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Convenience Package 1,222  
Multimedia Package 2,538  
Premium Package 2,773  
Climate Package 940  
Personal Car Communicator 517  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Technology Package 1,739  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,696
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Class II trailer hitch 530  
AWD 1,880 1,820
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 16,900 10,795
Options (change) 15,758 9,296
Destination 875 825
Total Price $49,925 $49,475
Total Invoice $46,854 $45,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,814
Model Year20112012
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16255/50-20
Total Price$49,925$49,475
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,925$46,915
Total Invoice$46,854$45,389
Adjustments for Features0-2,349
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,854$43,040

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
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 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
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 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-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
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$7,020$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,349

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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 Weight4,092 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 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
72.0 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Total Requested101577%
Total Not Requested30023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested215088%
Total Not Requested30012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30045%
Total Not Requested36555%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Technology 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%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested250060%
Total Not Requested167540%

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