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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: $41,905

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,610

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $10,252

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $45,120 $30,027 $35,268
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Blind spot warning system 700 595 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995 1,995
Package 205A   2,800  
AWD   2,000 2,000
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Blind spot warning system 658 506 506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,696 1,696
Package 205A   2,380  
AWD   1,820 1,820
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Options (change) 3,050 8,985 6,185
Options (change) 2,867 7,758 5,378
Destination 875 825 825
Total Price $51,925 $41,905 $44,865
Total Invoice $48,862 $38,610 $41,471

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,879
Model Year201120122012
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,925$41,905$44,865
Adjustments for Features0-680-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,925$41,225$42,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,395
Total Invoice$48,862$38,610$41,471
Adjustments for Features0-627-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,862$37,983$39,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,413

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120122012
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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  
Cargo net  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio$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
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
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
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$6,975$7,655$9,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$680$2,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-627-2,075

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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
Ford Explorer XLT

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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 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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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