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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,680

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,011

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,767

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerS60S60
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5TT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $32,800 $36,400
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $30,832 $34,216
Luxury Package 1,290      
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,120 2,120
Audiophile Package 510      
Obstacle detection, rear 295      
Climate Package     675 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525 525
Luxury Package 1,097      
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476    
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,993 1,993
Audiophile Package 433      
Obstacle detection, rear 251      
Climate Package     634 559
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494 494
Options (change) 4,650 2,555 3,320 3,240
Options (change) 3,953 2,172 3,121 3,046
Destination 785 785 825 825
Total Price $34,680 $35,735 $36,945 $40,465
Total Invoice $32,011 $33,135 $34,778 $38,087

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,396
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerS60S60
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5TT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6208hp I5257hp I5
TransmissionA5A5T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7100, 8325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$34,680$35,735$36,945$40,465
Adjustments for Features-1,765-2,0150-1,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,915$33,720$36,945$39,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$805$0$2,095
Total Invoice$32,011$33,135$34,778$38,087
Adjustments for Features-1,629-1,8680-1,341
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,382$31,267$34,778$36,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$885$0$1,968

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelExplorerExplorerS60S60
TrimEddie BauerLimited2.5TT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer   $100
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector$40$40  
Running boards$350$350  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,765$5,015$3,000$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,765$2,015$0$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,629-1,8680-1,341

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20082009
ModelExplorerS60
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in106.9 in
Length193.4 in180.2 in
Width73.7 in71.4 in
Height72.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in49.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 2.5T

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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