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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: $40,465

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $8,175

Lowest Total Invoice: $38,087

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $8,401

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,400 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $34,216 $43,883 $51,512
Climate Package 595    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Navigation system 2,120    
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Climate Package 559    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Navigation system 1,993    
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Options (change) 3,240 1,695 0
Options (change) 3,046 1,610 0
Destination 825 995 995
Total Price $40,465 $48,640 $54,935
Total Invoice $38,087 $46,488 $52,507

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S60 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $769
Model Year200920182018
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine257hp I5365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 13390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$40,465$48,640$54,935
Adjustments for Features0-7,985-13,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,465$40,655$41,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$580
Total Invoice$38,087$46,488$52,507
Adjustments for Features0-7,632-13,094
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,087$38,856$39,413
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$557

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920182018
ModelS60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5SportPlatinum
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power liftgate $350$350
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector $200$200
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  
Class III trailer hitch $250$250
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $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 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
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
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,400$13,385$19,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,985$13,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,632-13,094

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
ModelS60Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in112.6 in
Length180.2 in198.3 in
Width71.4 in78.9 in
Height56.2 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.981.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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