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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: $43,895

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $12,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,302

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $11,953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 SportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,425 $49,300 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $43,674 $46,377 $30,027 $35,268
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295    
Climate Package 675 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Blind spot warning system 595 595 595 595
Navigation system 2,120 2,120 795  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995 1,995
Polished alloy wheels 650     595
Touring Package 1,045      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325      
Package 205A     2,800  
255/50HR20     1,195  
AWD     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Package 301A       2,250
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113    
Climate Package 580 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Blind spot warning system 511 511 506 506
Navigation system 1,823 1,823 676  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,715 1,715 1,696 1,696
Polished alloy wheels 559     506
Touring Package 898      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 279      
Package 205A     2,380  
255/50HR20     1,016  
AWD     1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Package 301A       1,913
Options (change) 9,175 7,155 10,975 9,030
Options (change) 7,886 6,150 9,450 7,797
Destination 695 695 825 825
Total Price $56,295 $57,150 $43,895 $47,710
Total Invoice $52,255 $53,222 $40,302 $43,890

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,805
Model Year2007200720122012
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 SportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$56,295$57,150$43,895$47,710
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,130-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,095$57,150$42,765$44,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,055$0$1,250
Total Invoice$52,255$53,222$40,302$43,890
Adjustments for Features-1860-1,038-3,399
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,069$53,222$39,264$40,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,153$0$1,227

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2007200720122012
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 SportXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
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  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$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$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Stowable third row seats  $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,900$6,700$7,830$10,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,130$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-1,038-3,399

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20072012
ModelXC90Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length188.9 in197.1 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in
Height70.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
235/60R18 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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