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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: $41,720

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $13,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,545

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $14,816

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelXC90XC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $27,518 $29,578
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595    
Third-row seat       845 845
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Rear HVAC unit       650 650
Luxury Package       1,700  
235/65R18       595  
4.6L V8       1,200 1,200
Sunroof       850 850
Obstacle detection, rear       255 255
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
4WD w/low range       2,225 2,225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559    
Third-row seat       718 718
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Rear HVAC unit       553 553
Luxury Package       1,445  
235/65R18       506  
4.6L V8       1,068 1,068
Sunroof       723 723
Obstacle detection, rear       217 217
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
4WD w/low range       1,980 1,980
Options (change) 595 595 595 10,875 8,580
Options (change) 559 559 559 9,382 7,431
Destination 995 995 995 645 645
Total Price $55,640 $59,640 $60,740 $41,720 $41,740
Total Invoice $52,361 $56,121 $57,155 $37,545 $37,654

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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: $5,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,005
Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelXC90XC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD4WD w/4L4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG14/20 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$55,640$59,640$60,740$41,720$41,740
Adjustments for Features-8,300-9,350-9,91500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,340$50,290$50,825$41,720$41,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,950$3,485$0$20
Total Invoice$52,361$56,121$57,155$37,545$37,654
Adjustments for Features-7,811-8,798-9,33000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,550$47,323$47,825$37,545$37,654
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,773$3,275$0$109

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018201820062006
ModelXC90XC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed automatic   $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
4WD w/low range   $2200$2200
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100  
Keyless entry keypad   $50$50
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Sunshades, second row  $125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Cyclist detection$25$25$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25  
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50  
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250  
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo mat  $40  
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Running boards   $350$350
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
MP3-compatible player   $50$50
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers $50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
Road sign information$75$75$75  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires    $0
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
White-letter tires   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$15,200$16,250$16,815$6,900$6,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,300$9,350$9,915$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,811-8,798-9,33000

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182006
ModelXC90Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.5 in113.7 in
Length194.8 in193.4 in
Width79.1 in73.7 in
Height69.9 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 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 Legroom31.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft383.7 ft3

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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%
235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height 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 seats75Yes
Folding third row seats600Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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