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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: $39,960

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $11,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,748

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $11,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $45,120 $27,273 $30,178
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Third-row seat   875 375
Luxury Package   1,290  
Rear HVAC unit   695 285
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Obstacle detection, rear   295  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,295 1,295
AWD   2,320 2,325
255/50R20   1,325 630
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Third-row seat   744 319
Luxury Package   1,097  
Rear HVAC unit   591 243
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Obstacle detection, rear   251  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   1,101 1,101
AWD   2,111 2,117
255/50R20   1,127 536
Options (change) 2,350 9,965 6,780
Options (change) 2,209 8,690 5,984
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $51,225 $39,995 $39,960
Total Invoice $48,204 $36,748 $36,947

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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: $10,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,670
Model Year201120082008
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 4190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,225$39,995$39,960
Adjustments for Features-8350-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,390$39,995$39,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$235$0
Total Invoice$48,204$36,748$36,947
Adjustments for Features-7860-185
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,418$36,748$36,762
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
AWD$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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000$1000
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Integrated second row child seat, one$150  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$7,900$7,065$7,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-7860-185

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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 Eddie Bauer

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
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%
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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