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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: $310

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,280

Ford Explorer XLT   
Difference: $77

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,985 $32,095 $37,855
Base Invoice $31,946 $30,027 $35,268
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Navigation system 2,120 795  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
Package 205A   2,800  
255/50HR20   1,195  
Panoramic sunroof   1,595 1,595
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Climate Package 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Navigation system 1,823 676  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 855    
Package 205A   2,380  
255/50HR20   1,016  
Panoramic sunroof   1,356 1,356
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Options (change) 4,265 6,385 4,440
Options (change) 3,666 5,428 3,775
Destination 745 825 825
Total Price $38,995 $39,305 $43,120
Total Invoice $36,357 $36,280 $39,868

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer XLT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,758
Model Year200820122012
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp I5290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8?, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,995$39,305$43,120
Adjustments for Features0-2,905-5,720
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,995$36,400$37,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,000
Total Invoice$36,357$36,280$39,868
Adjustments for Features0-2,681-5,289
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,357$33,599$34,579
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$980

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820122012
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5XLTLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
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$4,625$7,530$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,905$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,681-5,289

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082012
ModelS60Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.6 in
Length180.2 in197.1 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,557 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.980.7 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 XLT

255/50HR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50HR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Package 205A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Unbranded, 8 speakers350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
SD Card slot25No
Wi-Fi hotspot capability0No
A/V input jacks25No
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%

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