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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: $44,955

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $6,270

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,937

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $5,267

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $34,020 $42,090
Base Invoice $45,120 $32,489 $40,196
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995 1,995
Package 202A   4,100  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695 1,695
AWD   2,150 2,150
3.5L V6     0
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,895 1,895
Package 202A   3,895  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610 1,610
AWD   2,053 2,054
3.5L V6     0
Options (change) 2,350 9,940 5,840
Options (change) 2,209 9,453 5,559
Destination 875 995 995
Total Price $51,225 $44,955 $48,925
Total Invoice $48,204 $42,937 $46,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,593
Model Year201120182018
ModelXC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimV8XLTLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18245/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,225$44,955$48,925
Adjustments for Features0-2,435-5,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,225$42,520$43,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$730
Total Invoice$48,204$42,937$46,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,326-5,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,204$40,611$41,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$716

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120182018
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
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Curve control $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250  
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
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD player$125 $125
HD radio$50 $50
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Navigation system  $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
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  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats$600  
Heated second row seats  $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Stowable third row seats $600 
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
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$7,400$9,835$13,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,435$5,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,326-5,423

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
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
Ford Explorer XLT

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Hill descent control250No
Terrain selector200No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested490100%
Package 202A
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Fog lights125Yes
Power liftgate350No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Remote start150No
Unbranded, 7 speakers350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Remote climate control25No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Remote app25No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested167547%
Total Not Requested187553%

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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