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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: $46,755

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,409

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,453

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelXC90Explorer
TrimV8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $41,675
Base Invoice $45,120 $38,862
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 519
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,741
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,050 4,185
Options (change) 2,867 3,652
Destination 875 895
Total Price $51,925 $46,755
Total Invoice $48,862 $43,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,748
Model Year20112014
ModelXC90Explorer
TrimV8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,925$46,755
Adjustments for Features0-1,395
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,925$45,360
Total Invoice$48,862$43,409
Adjustments for Features0-1,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,862$42,114

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
ModelXC90Explorer
TrimV8Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$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
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Stowable third row seats $600
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,275$8,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,295

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112014
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
Ford Explorer Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%

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