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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: $45,660

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,147

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $37,855
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $35,268
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100  
Climate Package 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,995
AWD 2,000 2,000 2,000
Navigation system     795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914  
Climate Package 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 506
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,692 1,696
AWD 1,880 1,880 1,820
Navigation system     676
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 9,750 8,950 6,980
Options (change) 9,165 8,413 6,054
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $49,025 $51,025 $45,660
Total Invoice $46,136 $48,016 $42,147

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,766
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,025$51,025$45,660
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,825$51,025$44,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0
Total Invoice$46,136$48,016$42,147
Adjustments for Features-1880-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,948$48,016$41,182
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Explorer
Trim3.23.2 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
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Remote start  $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Safety key  $5
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer$100$100 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
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 capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Stowable third row seats  $600
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,850$6,650$7,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-965

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,744 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
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested110048%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%

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