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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: $44,075

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $315

Lowest Total Invoice: $40,863

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $590

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,700 $42,700 $38,200 $43,100
Base Invoice $37,318 $40,138 $35,622 $40,191
Climate Package 700 700    
Blind spot warning system 700 700 595 595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,825 1,825 1,995 1,995
Platinum Package   2,700    
Navigation system     795 795
Panoramic sunroof     1,595 1,595
Climate Package 658 658    
Blind spot warning system 658 658 519 519
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,387 1,387 1,741 1,741
Platinum Package   2,538    
Navigation system     694 694
Panoramic sunroof     1,392 1,392
Options (change) 3,775 6,475 4,980 4,980
Options (change) 3,220 5,758 4,346 4,346
Destination 915 915 895 895
Total Price $44,390 $50,090 $44,075 $48,975
Total Invoice $41,453 $46,811 $40,863 $45,432

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,973
Model Year2014201420152015
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6290hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 12390, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$44,390$50,090$44,075$48,975
Adjustments for Features0-2,075-2,570-3,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,390$48,015$41,505$45,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,625$0$3,725
Total Invoice$41,453$46,811$40,863$45,432
Adjustments for Features0-1,939-2,383-3,474
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,453$44,872$38,480$41,958
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,419$0$3,478

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2014201420152015
ModelXC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLimitedSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125 
Proximity key  $250 
Remote start  $150$150
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Hill descent control   $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40$40
Cargo organizer $100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Navigation system $600$600$600
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SD Card slot  $25$25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
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
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0  
Folding passenger seat $150  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Heated second row seats  $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Stowable third row seats  $600$600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,175$7,250$7,745$8,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,075$2,570$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,939-2,383-3,474

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20142015
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 Weight4,545 lb.4,535 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

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
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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