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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: $47,935

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $53,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $43,934

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $51,641

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelXC90Explorer
TrimT8 ExcellenceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $104,900 $37,535
Base Invoice $98,606 $34,952
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595  
Package 302A   4,305
Second-row buckets   750
Second-row high console   100
Polished alloy wheels   595
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   2,095
Cargo cover   135
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559  
Package 302A   3,659
Second-row buckets   638
Second-row high console   85
Polished alloy wheels   506
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens   1,798
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 595 9,575
Options (change) 559 8,157
Destination 995 825
Gas Tax -4,585 0
Total Price $101,905 $47,935
Total Invoice $95,575 $43,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $41,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $40,250
Model Year20172011
ModelXC90Explorer
TrimT8 ExcellenceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine313hp I4 PiH290hp V6
TransmissionT8T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)1400, 20390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/40-21255/50-20
Total Price$101,905$47,935
Adjustments for Features-12,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$89,760$47,935
Total Invoice$95,575$43,934
Adjustments for Features-11,3910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$84,184$43,934

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172011
ModelXC90Explorer
TrimT8 ExcellenceLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Heated / cooled cup holders, second row$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
Remote start $150
Sunshades, second row$125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100 
Curve control $50
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
Hill descent control$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rearview camera $200
Run-off road collision prepartion$25 
Safety key $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Refrigerated storage compartment$250 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger$0 
9 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated second row seats$200 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray tables, second row$150 
Folding second row seats $300
Footrests, second row$25 
Heated second row seats$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100 
Massage, second row seats$150 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power recliner, second row seats$150 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power tilt adjuster, second row seats$150 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Synthetic suede headliner$650 
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$18,540$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$12,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,3910

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20172011
ModelXC90Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.5 in112.6 in
Length194.8 in197.1 in
Width79.1 in78.9 in
Height69.9 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,294 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 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 Legroom31.9 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft343.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Total Requested352589%
Total Not Requested45011%

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