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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: $51,170

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $4,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,348

Ford Explorer Sport   
Difference: $5,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelXC90XC90XC90Explorer
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $43,100
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $40,191
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Heated steering wheel 300 300 300  
Package 401A       4,300
Adaptive cruise control       1,150
Cargo cover       130
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Heated steering wheel 282 282 282  
Package 401A       3,752
Adaptive cruise control       1,004
Cargo cover       114
Panoramic sunroof       1,392
Options (change) 895 895 895 7,175
Options (change) 841 841 841 6,262
Destination 995 995 995 895
Total Price $55,940 $59,940 $61,040 $51,170
Total Invoice $52,643 $56,403 $57,437 $47,348

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,926
Model Year2018201820182015
ModelXC90XC90XC90Explorer
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4365hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$55,940$59,940$61,040$51,170
Adjustments for Features-3,580-4,755-5,2450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,360$55,185$55,795$51,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,643$56,403$57,437$47,348
Adjustments for Features-3,369-4,474-4,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,274$51,929$52,502$47,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2018201820182015
ModelXC90XC90XC90Explorer
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionSport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
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 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Curve control   $50
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Safety key   $5
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Terrain selector   $200
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo net   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Variable intermittent wipers   $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 cladding (gray/black)   $250
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
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 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75  
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
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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 
Stowable third row seats   $600
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels   $350
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$11,625$12,800$13,290$8,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$4,755$5,245$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,369-4,474-4,9350

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182015
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 Weight4,623 lb.4,921 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 Sport

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested252580%
Total Not Requested62520%

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