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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: $51,965

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,584

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,638

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,459

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $42,090
Base Invoice $34,874 $40,196
Platinum Package 8,575  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Climate Package 950  
Class II trailer hitch 895  
AWD 1,500 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 1,995
Remote start 499  
Wide-view front camera 860  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   570
Package 301A   2,240
Panoramic sunroof   1,695
3.5L V6   0
Cargo cover   130
Cargo mat   100
Platinum Package 8,061  
Obstacle detection, rear 470  
Climate Package 893  
Class II trailer hitch 805  
AWD 1,410 2,054
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 1,895
Remote start 425  
Wide-view front camera 773  
Trailer Tow Package - Class III   542
Package 301A   2,127
Panoramic sunroof   1,610
3.5L V6   0
Cargo cover   124
Cargo mat   95
Options (change) 16,509 8,880
Options (change) 15,283 8,447
Destination 940 995
Total Price $54,549 $51,965
Total Invoice $51,097 $49,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,679
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,460
Model Year20162018
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18255/50-20
Total Price$54,549$51,965
Adjustments for Features0-2,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,549$49,870
Total Invoice$51,097$49,638
Adjustments for Features0-2,001
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,097$47,637

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
ModelXC70Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Remote climate control $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
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
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
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 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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
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 spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, 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$9,140$11,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,095
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,001

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,968 lb.4,633 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
72.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Folding passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
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
Total Requested585069%
Total Not Requested257531%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Total Requested30045%
Total Not Requested36555%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested25051%
Total Not Requested24049%
Trailer Tow Package - Class III
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Semi-automated parking system500No
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested155055%
Total Not Requested127545%

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