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Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $51,350

Volvo XC90 2.5T   
Difference: $2,715

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620212021
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5TV8STPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,075 $46,400 $49,000 $52,730
Versatility Package 2,100      
Premium Package 2,995      
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295    
Climate Package 675 675    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Navigation system 2,120 2,120    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325      
Polished alloy wheels 1,900 400    
Touring Package   1,795    
Cargo cover     130 130
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Versatility Package 1,806      
Premium Package 2,575      
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113    
Climate Package 580 580    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,715 1,715 1,895 1,895
Navigation system 1,823 1,823    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 279      
Polished alloy wheels 1,634 344    
Touring Package   1,543    
Cargo cover     124 124
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 14,580 9,455 3,820 2,125
Options (change) 12,535 8,128 3,629 2,019
Destination 695 695 1,245 1,245
Total Price $51,350 $56,550 $54,065 $56,100

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,120
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $44,485
Model Year2006200620212021
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5TV8STPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine208hp I5311hp V8400hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18255/55-20275/45-21
Total Price$51,350$56,550$54,065$56,100
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-6,255-9,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,350$54,475$47,810$46,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,125$1,580$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2006200620212021
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim2.5TV8STPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1500$1500
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$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
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
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$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
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$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-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,940$8,015$12,195$15,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$6,255$9,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,925-564-574

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20062021
ModelXC90Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in119.1 in
Length188.9 in198.8 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in
Height70.2 in69.9 in
Curb Weight4,331 lb.4,346 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.17.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in59.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in59.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in38.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.9 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft318.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft347.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft387.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 2.5T

Versatility Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Auto-leveling rear shocks200No
Side curtain airbags, three rows150Yes
Integrated second row child seat, one150No
Rear seat audio controls25No
Floor mats, third row (optional)0No
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat25No
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested247593%
Total Not Requested2007%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested37590%
Total Not Requested4010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested37590%
Total Not Requested4010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
235/60R18 tires400No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%

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