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Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,995

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $420

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,151

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820092009
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,985 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $31,946 $29,319 $32,901
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,120 2,505 1,995
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
255/50R20   1,325  
Convenience Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Climate Package 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,823 2,129 1,696
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 855    
255/50R20   1,127  
Convenience Package   846  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Options (change) 4,265 6,985 4,155
Options (change) 3,666 6,017 3,611
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $38,995 $39,415 $40,520
Total Invoice $36,357 $36,151 $37,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,913
Model Year200820092009
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$38,995$39,415$40,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,380-3,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,995$38,035$37,390
Cost Above Minimum$0$645$0
Total Invoice$36,357$36,151$37,327
Adjustments for Features0-1,266-2,883
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,357$34,885$34,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820092009
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
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 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50 $50
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$3,575$4,955$6,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,380$3,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,266-2,883

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082009
ModelS60Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in113.7 in
Length180.2 in193.4 in
Width71.4 in73.7 in
Height56.2 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.983.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested95072%
Total Not Requested37528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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