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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: $49,225

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $4,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,196

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $3,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $35,908 $40,191
Multimedia Package 2,700  
Convenience Package 1,300  
Personal Car Communicator 550  
Technology Package 1,850  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995
Class II trailer hitch 700  
Package 401A   4,300
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Trailer Tow Package   570
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo cover   130
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Multimedia Package 2,538  
Convenience Package 1,222  
Personal Car Communicator 517  
Technology Package 1,739  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,741
Class II trailer hitch 530  
Package 401A   3,752
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Trailer Tow Package   497
Rear bumper protector   66
Cargo cover   114
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 10,150 9,815
Options (change) 9,413 8,566
Destination 875 895
Total Price $49,225 $53,810
Total Invoice $46,196 $49,652

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo XC70 T6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,043
Model Year20112015
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,225$53,810
Adjustments for Features0-2,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,225$51,195
Total Invoice$46,196$49,652
Adjustments for Features0-2,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,196$47,239

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
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 
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 
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Integrated second row child seats, two$225 
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 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
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$7,390$10,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,413

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112015
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 Weight4,279 lb.4,921 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 T6

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
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%
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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested185059%
Total Not Requested130041%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%

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