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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: $50,925

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $1,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,794

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $2,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6SportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,200 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $35,908 $43,883 $51,512
Multimedia Package 2,700    
Convenience Package 1,300    
Personal Car Communicator 550    
Climate Package 900    
Technology Package 1,850    
Blind spot warning system 700    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995 1,995
Class II trailer hitch 700    
Safe and Smart Package   1,295  
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo cover   130 130
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Multimedia Package 2,538    
Convenience Package 1,222    
Personal Car Communicator 517    
Climate Package 846    
Technology Package 1,739    
Blind spot warning system 658    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,895 1,895
Class II trailer hitch 530    
Safe and Smart Package   1,230  
Cargo mat   95 95
Cargo cover   124 124
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 11,850 5,215 2,225
Options (change) 11,011 4,954 2,114
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $50,925 $52,160 $57,160
Total Invoice $47,794 $49,832 $54,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $484
Model Year201120182018
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6SportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$50,925$52,160$57,160
Adjustments for Features0-2,640-6,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,925$49,520$50,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$960
Total Invoice$47,794$49,832$54,621
Adjustments for Features0-2,522-6,383
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,794$47,310$48,238
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$928

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
ModelXC70ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6SportPlatinum
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$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$100
Curve control $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Security status communicator$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Cargo net$40  
Cargo organizer$100  
Class II trailer hitch$200  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
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  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Integrated second row child seats, two$225  
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
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$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,355$10,995$15,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,640$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,522-6,383

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
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 Weight4,279 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 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
72.0 ft381.7 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, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Total Requested112586%
Total Not Requested19014%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30065%
Total Not Requested16535%
Technology 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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Safe and Smart Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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