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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: $35,270

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $12,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,836

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $11,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092010
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,300 $47,550 $29,280
Base Invoice $43,059 $44,222 $27,404
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Third-row seat     875
SYNC and Sirius Package     670
4.6L V8     1,310
AWD     2,320
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Third-row seat     744
SYNC and Sirius Package     569
4.6L V8     1,192
AWD     2,112
Options (change) 525 525 5,175
Options (change) 494 494 4,617
Destination 825 825 815
Total Price $47,650 $48,900 $35,270
Total Invoice $44,378 $45,541 $32,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,556
Model Year200920092010
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20235/70-16
Total Price$47,650$48,900$35,270
Adjustments for Features-4,280-4,0800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,370$44,820$35,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$44,378$45,541$32,836
Adjustments for Features-3,986-3,8000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,392$41,741$32,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092010
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignXLT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Class II trailer hitch  $200
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
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 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
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, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$9,325$9,125$5,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,280$4,080$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,986-3,8000

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092010
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested90092%
Total Not Requested758%
SYNC and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for external devices0No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Voice control for audio system25No
Total Requested254%
Total Not Requested57596%
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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