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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: $38,995

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,280

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $77

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerS60
TrimXLTLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $37,855 $33,985
Base Invoice $30,027 $35,268 $31,946
Package 205A 2,800    
255/50HR20 1,195    
Navigation system 795   2,120
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Polished alloy wheels   595  
Package 301A   2,250  
Climate Package     675
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     995
Package 205A 2,380    
255/50HR20 1,016    
Navigation system 676   1,823
Panoramic sunroof 1,356 1,356  
Polished alloy wheels   506  
Package 301A   1,913  
Climate Package     580
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     855
Options (change) 6,385 4,440 4,265
Options (change) 5,428 3,775 3,666
Destination 825 825 745
Total Price $39,305 $43,120 $38,995
Total Invoice $36,280 $39,868 $36,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,758
Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerS60
TrimXLTLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6257hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8390, 12100, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20235/45-17
Total Price$39,305$43,120$38,995
Adjustments for Features-2,905-5,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,400$37,400$38,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$36,280$39,868$36,357
Adjustments for Features-2,681-5,2890
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,599$34,579$36,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$980$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Model Year201220122008
ModelExplorerExplorerS60
TrimXLTLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate $350 
Power-adjustable pedals $125 
Proximity key $250 
Remote start $150 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Curve control$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Trailer sway control$25$25 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
HD radio $50 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound $250 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear  $100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000 
Stowable third row seats$600  
Tailgating position, third row seats $50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$7,530$10,345$4,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$5,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,681-5,2890

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20122008
ModelExplorerS60
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in106.9 in
Length197.1 in180.2 in
Width78.9 in71.4 in
Height70.4 in56.2 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in49.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.3 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.8 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer XLT

Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
A/V input jacks25No
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation, turn-by-turn25No
Total Requested207569%
Total Not Requested95031%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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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