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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: $47,875

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $1,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,055

Volvo XC70 T6   
Difference: $894

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $39,100 $41,675
Base Invoice $36,754 $38,862
Technology Package 2,100  
Platinum Package 4,550  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 401A   4,130
Adaptive cruise control   1,150
Rear bumper protector   85
Cargo cover   135
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Technology Package 1,974  
Platinum Package 4,277  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Package 401A   3,604
Adaptive cruise control   1,004
Rear bumper protector   74
Cargo cover   118
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 7,900 7,095
Options (change) 7,426 6,192
Destination 875 895
Total Price $47,875 $49,665
Total Invoice $45,055 $45,949

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,109
Model Year20122014
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$47,875$49,665
Adjustments for Features0-2,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,875$47,500
Total Invoice$45,055$45,949
Adjustments for Features0-2,003
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,055$43,946

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT6Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
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 
Pedestrian detection$50 
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
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
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
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$7,815$9,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,003

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,152 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0No
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested231577%
Total Not Requested70023%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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