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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: $48,925

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,750

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,273

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092018
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,300 $47,550 $42,090
Base Invoice $43,059 $44,222 $40,196
Technology Package 2,295 2,295  
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 1,995
3.5L V6     0
AWD     2,150
Panoramic sunroof     1,695
Technology Package 2,157 2,157  
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 1,895
3.5L V6     0
AWD     2,054
Panoramic sunroof     1,610
Options (change) 7,595 7,595 5,840
Options (change) 7,139 7,139 5,559
Destination 825 825 995
Total Price $54,720 $55,970 $48,925
Total Invoice $51,023 $52,186 $46,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,005
Model Year200920092018
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignLimited
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)305, 12305, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$54,720$55,970$48,925
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,520$55,970$44,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$51,023$52,186$46,750
Adjustments for Features-1860-3,918
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,837$52,186$42,832
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092018
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
TrimV8V8 R-DesignLimited
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 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
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
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
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,400$7,200$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-3,918

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested50034%
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 Limited

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

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