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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: $49,060

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,129

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,009

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,905

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,550 $37,535
Base Invoice $35,297 $34,952
Blind spot warning system 725  
Platinum Package 7,850  
Class II trailer hitch 895  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 2,095
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Remote start 499  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A   4,305
AWD   2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
Blind spot warning system 682  
Platinum Package 7,379  
Class II trailer hitch 805  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 1,798
Obstacle detection, rear 470  
Heated front seats 470  
Remote start 425  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A   3,659
AWD   1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 13,699 10,700
Options (change) 12,677 9,232
Destination 940 825
Total Price $52,189 $49,060
Total Invoice $48,914 $45,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,469
Model Year20152011
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/50-20
Total Price$52,189$49,060
Adjustments for Features0-615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,189$48,445
Total Invoice$48,914$45,009
Adjustments for Features0-564
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,914$44,445

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
ModelXC70Explorer
Trim3.2Limited
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
Remote app$25 
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
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
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 net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$8,855$9,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-564

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152011
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 Weight3,968 lb.4,752 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
72.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Road sign information75No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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
Folding passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Wood trim300No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested520064%
Total Not Requested295036%

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
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 alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested262566%
Total Not Requested135034%

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