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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $49,520

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $7,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $47,315

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,403

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820082008
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimitedV8V8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $42,090 $48,505 $49,870
Base Invoice $40,196 $45,110 $46,379
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,800 1,800
Polished alloy wheels 595    
3.5L V6 0    
AWD 2,150    
Panoramic sunroof 1,695    
Climate Package   412 412
Convenience Package   1,295 1,295
Navigation system   2,205 2,205
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   995  
Technology Package     2,295
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,895 1,548 1,548
Polished alloy wheels 565    
3.5L V6 0    
AWD 2,054    
Panoramic sunroof 1,610    
Climate Package   354 354
Convenience Package   1,113 1,113
Navigation system   1,896 1,896
Xenon HID headlights   688  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   856  
Technology Package     1,973
Options (change) 6,435 7,982 8,482
Options (change) 6,124 6,863 7,292
Destination 995 745 745
Total Price $49,520 $57,232 $59,097
Total Invoice $47,315 $52,718 $54,416

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,287
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,828
Model Year201820082008
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimitedV8V8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6311hp V8311hp V8
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12160, 8305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$49,520$57,232$59,097
Adjustments for Features-3,825-2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,695$56,982$59,097
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,115
Total Invoice$47,315$52,718$54,416
Adjustments for Features-3,655-2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,660$52,488$54,416
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,928

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year201820082008
ModelExplorerXC90XC90
TrimLimitedV8V8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Keyless entry keypad$50  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote climate control$25  
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Curve control$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rearview camera$200  
Safety key$5  
Terrain selector$200  
Trailer sway control$25  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0  
Android Auto support$100  
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Satellite radio$200 $200
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Traffic + travel information$25  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Heated second row seats$200  
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50  
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$11,900$8,325$8,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,825$250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,655-2300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20182008
ModelExplorerXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.6 in
Length198.3 in188.9 in
Width78.9 in74.7 in
Height70.0 in70.2 in
Curb Weight4,633 lb.4,826 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in35.5 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.3 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft343.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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