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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: $44,765

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $10,083

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,505 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $45,110 $29,319 $32,901
Climate Package 675    
Navigation system 2,205 2,505 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800    
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Third Row Power Package   1,995  
255/50R20   1,325 630
AWD   2,320 2,320
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
Sunroof   850 850
Climate Package 580    
Navigation system 1,896 2,129 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548    
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Third Row Power Package   1,696  
255/50R20   1,127 536
AWD   2,112 2,112
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 6,150 12,595 8,400
Options (change) 5,288 10,926 7,360
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $55,400 $45,025 $44,765
Total Invoice $51,143 $41,060 $41,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,464
Model Year200820092009
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$55,400$45,025$44,765
Adjustments for Features-67000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,730$45,025$44,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$260$0
Total Invoice$51,143$41,060$41,076
Adjustments for Features-61900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,524$41,060$41,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$16

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rack $300$300
Roof rails$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Integrated second row child seat, one$150  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding third row seats $1000$1000
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$9,075$8,405$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$670$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-61900

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelXC90Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in113.7 in
Length188.9 in193.4 in
Width74.7 in73.7 in
Height70.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third Row Power Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Power-folding third row seats1000Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Total Requested175096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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