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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: $40,660

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $17,230

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20192019201920082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,300 $61,250 $62,350 $29,245 $32,395
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595    
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Third-row seat       875 375
Luxury Package       1,290  
Rear HVAC unit       695 285
255/50R20       1,325 630
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
4.6L V8       1,310 1,310
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Obstacle detection, rear       295  
AWD       2,320 2,325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559    
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Third-row seat       744 319
Luxury Package       1,097  
Rear HVAC unit       591 243
255/50R20       1,127 536
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
4.6L V8       1,192 1,192
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces       0  
Obstacle detection, rear       251  
AWD       2,111 2,117
Options (change) 595 595 595 11,175 7,480
Options (change) 559 559 559 9,718 6,579
Destination 995 995 995 785 785
Total Price $57,890 $62,840 $63,940 $41,205 $40,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,232
Model Year20192019201920082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT8T8T8A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$57,890$62,840$63,940$41,205$40,660
Adjustments for Features-8,360-9,535-10,02500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,530$53,305$53,915$41,205$40,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,775$4,385$545$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192019201920082008
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$1700$1700
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  
Power-adjustable pedals   $125$125
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  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
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  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
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
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200  
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
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  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates$100    
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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$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 
Alloy wheels$350    
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350$350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$15,325$16,500$16,990$6,965$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,360$9,535$10,025$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-224-236-24400

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20192008
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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

Rear HVAC unit
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear HVAC unit400Yes
Rear air vents with manual controls50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250Yes
Total Requested-250-167%
Total Not Requested400267%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
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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