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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: $38,000

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $6,065

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,502

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $5,506

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082013
ModelS60Explorer
TrimT5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,985 $40,780
Base Invoice $31,946 $38,027
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120 795
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823 694
Panoramic sunroof   1,392
Options (change) 3,270 2,390
Options (change) 2,811 2,086
Destination 745 895
Total Price $38,000 $44,065
Total Invoice $35,502 $41,008

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $329
Model Year20082013
ModelS60Explorer
TrimT5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine257hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20
Total Price$38,000$44,065
Adjustments for Features0-6,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,000$37,795
Total Invoice$35,502$41,008
Adjustments for Features0-5,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,502$35,173

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
ModelS60Explorer
TrimT5Sport
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Curve control $50
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Stowable third row seats $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,075$10,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,835

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082013
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.4,921 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 Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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