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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: $49,520

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,315

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $42,090
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $40,196
Convenience Package 1,295 1,295  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
Technology Package   2,295  
Polished alloy wheels     595
3.5L V6     0
AWD     2,150
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Convenience Package 1,113 1,113  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,548 1,548 1,895
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856    
Technology Package   1,973  
Polished alloy wheels     565
3.5L V6     0
AWD     2,054
Panoramic sunroof     1,610
Options (change) 7,982 8,482 6,435
Options (change) 6,863 7,292 6,124
Destination 745 745 995
Total Price $57,232 $59,097 $49,520
Total Invoice $52,718 $54,416 $47,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,828
Model Year200820082018
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 SportLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19255/50-20
Total Price$57,232$59,097$49,520
Adjustments for Features-2500-3,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,982$59,097$45,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,115$0
Total Invoice$52,718$54,416$47,315
Adjustments for Features-2300-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,488$54,416$43,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,928$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
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
Rear bumper protector  $40
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$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  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
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$8,325$8,075$11,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$250$0$3,825
Value of Feature Adjustments-2300-3,655

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082018
ModelXC90Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length188.9 in198.3 in
Width74.7 in78.9 in
Height70.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.4,633 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%

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