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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: $37,400

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,736

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $4,410

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC70XC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2T6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,950 $39,100 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $30,973 $36,754 $27,518 $29,578
Platinum Package 7,500      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Third-row seat     845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Navigation system     1,995 1,995
Platinum Package 7,050      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Third-row seat     718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Navigation system     1,696 1,696
Options (change) 8,050 550 6,555 4,855
Options (change) 7,567 517 5,573 4,128
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $41,875 $40,525 $37,400 $38,015
Total Invoice $39,415 $38,146 $33,736 $34,351

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,455
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC70XC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2T6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12160, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16235/50-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$41,875$40,525$37,400$38,015
Adjustments for Features-1,980-1,01500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,895$39,510$37,400$38,015
Cost Above Minimum$385$0$0$615
Total Invoice$39,415$38,146$33,736$34,351
Adjustments for Features-1,864-95500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,551$37,191$33,736$34,351
Cost Above Minimum$360$0$0$615

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC70XC70ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.2T6Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic  $900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate$350   
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250   
Remote start$150   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Security status communicator$50   
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Cargo net$40   
Cargo organizer$100   
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200  
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$6,780$5,815$4,800$4,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,980$1,015$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,864-95500

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,093 lb.4,441 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250No
Security status communicator50No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested327557%
Total Not Requested246543%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested97557%
Total Not Requested75043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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