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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: $48,975

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,432

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,087

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,300 $47,550 $43,100
Base Invoice $43,059 $44,222 $40,191
Climate Package 675 675  
Convenience Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Blind spot warning system 695 695 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,995
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Climate Package 634 634  
Convenience Package 2,162 2,162  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Blind spot warning system 653 653 519
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,692 1,741
Navigation system     694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 5,995 5,995 4,980
Options (change) 5,635 5,635 4,346
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $53,120 $54,370 $48,975
Total Invoice $49,519 $50,682 $45,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,520
Model Year200920092015
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$53,120$54,370$48,975
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,920$54,370$47,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$49,519$50,682$45,432
Adjustments for Features-1860-1,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,333$50,682$43,813
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092015
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Remote start  $150
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
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 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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 recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,350$7,150$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,745
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-1,619

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092015
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.4,921 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

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

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

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

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

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%

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