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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: $49,870

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $765

Lowest Total Invoice: $46,615

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $1,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,700 $42,500 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $37,318 $39,950 $43,883 $51,512
Platinum Package 5,200 3,100    
Upgraded leather upholstery 0      
Wood trim 0      
Climate Package 700 700    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325      
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Platinum Package 4,888 2,914    
Upgraded leather upholstery 0      
Wood trim 0      
Climate Package 658 658    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306      
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,375 1,895 1,895
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 9,275 6,850 3,690 1,995
Options (change) 8,402 6,122 3,505 1,895
Destination 895 895 995 995
Total Price $49,870 $50,245 $50,635 $56,930
Total Invoice $46,615 $46,967 $48,383 $54,402

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,307
Model Year2013201320182018
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$49,870$50,245$50,635$56,930
Adjustments for Features-2000-4,460-10,175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,670$50,245$46,175$46,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$575$0$580
Total Invoice$46,615$46,967$48,383$54,402
Adjustments for Features-1870-4,262-9,723
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,428$46,967$44,121$44,679
Cost Above Minimum$0$539$0$558

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2013201320182018
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power liftgate  $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote start  $150$150
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Blind spot warning system$200$200 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control  $50$50
Forward collision warning   $200
Hill descent control  $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system   $0
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 
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$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
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$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 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats   $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150  
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,800$6,600$11,060$16,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$4,460$10,175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1870-4,262-9,723

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20132018
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 Weight4,545 lb.4,458 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
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested167574%
Total Not Requested60026%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested117572%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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