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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: $46,770

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,195

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $3,554

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelS60Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $37,700 $37,855
Base Invoice $35,438 $35,268
Climate Package 800  
Multimedia Package 2,700  
Premium Package 1,500  
Personal Car Communicator 550  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Technology Package 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,990 1,995
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Climate Package 752  
Multimedia Package 2,538  
Premium Package 1,410  
Personal Car Communicator 517  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Technology Package 1,974  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Obstacle detection, rear 470  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,696
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 11,390 8,090
Options (change) 10,211 6,877
Destination 875 825
Total Price $49,965 $46,770
Total Invoice $46,524 $42,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,442
Model Year20112012
ModelS60Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$49,965$46,770
Adjustments for Features0-2,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,965$44,715
Total Invoice$46,524$42,970
Adjustments for Features0-1,888
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,524$41,082

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelS60Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Semi-automated parking system $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection, night$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Security status communicator$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
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
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$7,240$9,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,888

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelS60Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length182.2 in197.1 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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
12.0 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.080.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40071%
Total Not Requested16529%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested175092%
Total Not Requested1508%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Pedestrian detection, night50No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 302A / 303A
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Parking guidance system - active500No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
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 audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested222553%
Total Not Requested195047%

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