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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: $7,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,060

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $7,806

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,300 $47,550 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $43,059 $44,222 $29,319 $32,901
Convenience Package 2,300 2,300    
Climate Package 675 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800    
Navigation system     2,505 1,995
Convenience Package     995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Third Row Power Package     1,995  
AWD     2,320 2,320
255/50R20     1,325 630
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Sunroof     850 850
Convenience Package 2,162 2,162    
Climate Package 634 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,692    
Navigation system     2,129 1,696
Convenience Package     846  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Third Row Power Package     1,696  
AWD     2,112 2,112
255/50R20     1,127 536
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Sunroof     723 723
Options (change) 5,300 5,300 12,595 8,400
Options (change) 4,982 4,982 10,926 7,360
Destination 825 825 815 815
Total Price $52,425 $53,675 $45,025 $44,765
Total Invoice $48,866 $50,029 $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: $7,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,531
Model Year2009200920092009
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,425$53,675$45,025$44,765
Adjustments for Features-295-9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,130$53,580$45,025$44,765
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$260$0
Total Invoice$48,866$50,029$41,060$41,076
Adjustments for Features-275-8900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,591$49,940$41,060$41,076
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$0$16

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920092009
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$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$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rack  $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
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$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000$1000
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$8,450$8,250$8,155$8,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$95$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-275-8900

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092009
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%
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 wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
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
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested175096%
Total Not Requested754%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
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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