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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: $400

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,357

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $86

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820102010
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,985 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $31,946 $31,044 $33,774
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,120 1,995  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
Convenience Package   1,995  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package     2,845
Climate Package 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,823 1,696  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 855    
Convenience Package   1,696  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package     2,418
Options (change) 4,265 5,300 4,155
Options (change) 3,666 4,584 3,610
Destination 745 815 815
Total Price $38,995 $39,395 $41,250
Total Invoice $36,357 $36,443 $38,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,820
Model Year200820102010
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)235/45-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$38,995$39,395$41,250
Adjustments for Features0-2,060-3,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,995$37,335$38,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$755
Total Invoice$36,357$36,443$38,199
Adjustments for Features0-1,906-2,926
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,357$34,537$35,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$736

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820102010
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
Safety key $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
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 audio streaming $25$25
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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding third row seats $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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,525$5,585$6,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,060$3,160
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,906-2,926

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185067%
Total Not Requested92533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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 and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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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