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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: $42,700

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $39,286

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,300 $47,550 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $43,059 $44,222 $30,027 $35,268
Convenience Package 2,300 2,300    
Climate Package 675 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525    
Blind spot warning system 695 695 595 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
Package 205A     2,800  
Navigation system     795 795
AWD     2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Convenience Package 2,162 2,162    
Climate Package 634 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494    
Blind spot warning system 653 653 506 506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,692 1,696 1,696
Package 205A     2,380  
Navigation system     676 676
AWD     1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof     1,356 1,356
Options (change) 5,995 5,995 9,780 6,980
Options (change) 5,635 5,635 8,434 6,054
Destination 825 825 825 825
Total Price $53,120 $54,370 $42,700 $45,660
Total Invoice $49,519 $50,682 $39,286 $42,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,857
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$53,120$54,370$42,700$45,660
Adjustments for Features-2000-880-2,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,920$54,370$41,820$43,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0$1,395
Total Invoice$49,519$50,682$39,286$42,147
Adjustments for Features-1860-810-2,257
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,333$50,682$38,476$39,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$0$1,414

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignXLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key   $250
Remote start   $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Rearview camera  $200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo net   $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio$50$50 $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$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$250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Door sill trim plates$100$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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$7,050$6,850$7,730$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$880$2,445
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-810-2,257

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092012
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.4,731 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?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%
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 mirrors50Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested92590%
Total Not Requested10010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested192564%
Total Not Requested110036%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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