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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: $47,390

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $10,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,591

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $9,263

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $37,535
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $34,952
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295  
Climate Package 675 675  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 2,095
Blind spot warning system 695 695 495
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
AWD     2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113  
Climate Package 580 580  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548 1,548 1,798
Blind spot warning system 598 598 421
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856    
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
AWD     1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 8,140 7,145 9,030
Options (change) 6,999 6,143 7,814
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $57,390 $57,760 $47,390
Total Invoice $52,854 $53,267 $43,591

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,557
Model Year200820082011
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$57,390$57,760$47,390
Adjustments for Features-7000-3,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,690$57,760$44,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,070$0
Total Invoice$52,854$53,267$43,591
Adjustments for Features-6450-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,209$53,267$40,652
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,058$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082011
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $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 seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $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 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,425$6,725$9,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$700$0$3,195
Value of Feature Adjustments-6450-2,939

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
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.4,752 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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
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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