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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: $41,670

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,286

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $5,089

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerS60
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $37,700
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $35,438
Luxury Package 1,290    
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560  
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Audiophile Package 510    
4.6L V8 1,310 1,310  
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295  
Third-row seat 875 375  
AWD 2,320 2,325  
255/50R20 1,325 630  
Climate Package     800
Premium Package     1,500
Multimedia Package     2,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,990
Luxury Package 1,097    
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476  
Navigation system 1,696 1,696  
Audiophile Package 433    
4.6L V8 1,192 1,192  
Obstacle detection, rear 251   470
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101  
Third-row seat 744 319  
AWD 2,111 2,117  
255/50R20 1,127 536  
Climate Package     752
Premium Package     1,410
Multimedia Package     2,538
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,375
Options (change) 11,775 8,490 8,040
Options (change) 10,228 7,437 7,062
Destination 785 785 875
Total Price $41,805 $41,670 $46,615
Total Invoice $38,286 $38,400 $43,375

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,973
Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerS60
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8292hp V8300hp I6
TransmissionA6A6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/40-18
Total Price$41,805$41,670$46,615
Adjustments for Features00-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,805$41,670$46,490
Cost Above Minimum$135$0$0
Total Invoice$38,286$38,400$43,375
Adjustments for Features00-116
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,286$38,400$43,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$114$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Model Year200820082011
ModelExplorerExplorerS60
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Full-size spare tire$225$225 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector$40$40 
Running boards$350$350 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Total Value of Features$7,615$7,615$7,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments00-116

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20082011
ModelExplorerS60
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in109.3 in
Length193.4 in182.2 in
Width73.7 in73.4 in
Height72.8 in58.4 in
Curb Weight4,706 lb.3,901 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.5 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 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft312.0 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-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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