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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: $36,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerS60S60S60
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,245 $32,395 $31,300 $38,450 $42,950
Base Invoice $27,273 $30,178 $29,422 $36,143 $40,373
Luxury Package 1,290        
Navigation system 1,995 1,995      
Audiophile Package 510        
Sun and Sirius Package 560 560      
Obstacle detection, rear 295   500 500 500
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,295 1,295      
Third-row seat 875 375      
Climate Package     800 800 800
Multimedia Package     2,700 2,700 2,700
Premium Package     1,900 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,800 1,800 1,800
Wood trim         0
Luxury Package 1,097        
Navigation system 1,696 1,696      
Audiophile Package 433        
Sun and Sirius Package 476 476      
Obstacle detection, rear 251   470 470 470
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted 1,101 1,101      
Third-row seat 744 319      
Climate Package     752 752 752
Multimedia Package     2,538 2,538 2,538
Premium Package     1,786 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517 517
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens     1,375 1,375 1,375
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 6,820 4,225 8,250 7,850 6,350
Options (change) 5,798 3,592 7,438 7,062 5,652
Destination 785 785 875 875 875
Total Price $36,850 $37,405 $40,425 $47,175 $50,175
Total Invoice $33,856 $34,555 $37,735 $44,080 $46,900

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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: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,430
Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerS60S60S60
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine210hp V6210hp V6250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6
TransmissionA5A5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)190, 7190, 7650, 12650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/65-17235/65-18215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$36,850$37,405$40,425$47,175$50,175
Adjustments for Features-600-8500-2,550-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,250$36,555$40,425$44,625$47,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0$4,200$6,625
Total Invoice$33,856$34,555$37,735$44,080$46,900
Adjustments for Features-551-7850-2,383-2,921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,305$33,770$37,735$41,697$43,979
Cost Above Minimum$0$465$0$3,962$6,244

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20082008201220122012
ModelExplorerExplorerS60S60S60
TrimEddie BauerLimitedT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0  
AWD   $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$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225   
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Interior air filter  $0$0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Rear bumper protector$40$40   
Rear spoiler    $200
Running boards$350$350   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens  $1200$1200$1200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted$1000$1000   
HD radio  $50$50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150$150
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Metal pedals    $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Wood trim    $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350$350
Chrome-clad alloy wheels $600   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
White-letter tires$0$0   
Total Value of Features$5,815$6,065$5,215$7,765$8,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$850$0$2,550$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-551-7850-2,383-2,921

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20082012
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 Weight4,441 lb.3,549 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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
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
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 T5

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%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%

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%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%
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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