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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: $40,775

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,742

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $27,518 $29,578
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
AWD 2,000 2,000    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800    
Premier Plus Package   400    
Third-row seat     845 845
Side curtain airbags     560 560
Rear HVAC unit     650 650
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Obstacle detection, rear     255 255
Sunroof     850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
4WD w/low range     2,225 2,225
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
AWD 1,880 1,880    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,692    
Premier Plus Package   376    
Third-row seat     718 718
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Rear HVAC unit     553 553
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Obstacle detection, rear     217 217
Sunroof     723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
4WD w/low range     1,980 1,980
Options (change) 5,150 5,550 9,930 8,230
Options (change) 4,841 5,217 8,579 7,134
Destination 875 875 645 645
Total Price $44,425 $47,625 $40,775 $41,390
Total Invoice $41,812 $44,820 $36,742 $37,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,764
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$44,425$47,625$40,775$41,390
Adjustments for Features-325-97500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,100$46,650$40,775$41,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0$615
Total Invoice$41,812$44,820$36,742$37,357
Adjustments for Features-306-91800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,506$43,902$36,742$37,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,396$0$615

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range  $2200$2200
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150  
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires  $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,250$7,900$6,925$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$325$975$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-306-91800

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,744 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
Volvo XC90 3.2

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

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%
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

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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