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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: $35,855

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,870

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,423

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,774

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelS60S60S60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $27,518 $29,578
Premium Package 1,900 1,500      
Climate Package 800 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 255 255
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Wood trim     0    
Ultimate Convenience Group       350 350
Luxury Package       1,700  
Side curtain airbags       560 560
Sunroof       850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295 1,295
Premium Package 1,786 1,410      
Climate Package 752 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470 217 217
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,375 1,375    
Wood trim     0    
Ultimate Convenience Group       298 298
Luxury Package       1,445  
Side curtain airbags       476 476
Sunroof       723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,101 1,101
Options (change) 5,550 5,150 3,650 5,010 3,310
Options (change) 4,900 4,524 3,114 4,260 2,815
Destination 875 875 875 645 645
Total Price $37,725 $44,475 $47,475 $35,855 $36,470
Total Invoice $35,197 $41,542 $44,362 $32,423 $33,038

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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: $1,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,620
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelS60S60S60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6210hp V6210hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6A5A5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18245/65-17245/65-17
Total Price$37,725$44,475$47,475$35,855$36,470
Adjustments for Features-165-2,715-3,21500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,560$41,760$44,260$35,855$36,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$6,700$0$615
Total Invoice$35,197$41,542$44,362$32,423$33,038
Adjustments for Features-154-2,536-3,00400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,043$39,006$41,358$32,423$33,038
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,963$6,315$0$615

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelS60S60S60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
5-speed automatic   $900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
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$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Interior air filter$0$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Polished alloy wheels    $350
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,940$7,490$7,990$4,775$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$165$2,715$3,215$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-154-2,536-3,00400

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122006
ModelS60Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in113.7 in
Length182.2 in193.4 in
Width73.4 in73.7 in
Height58.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.4,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 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
12.0 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.043.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.083.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested230096%
Total Not Requested1004%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30053%
Total Not Requested26547%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117568%
Total Not Requested55032%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

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