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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: $36,850

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,575

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,856

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelS60S60S60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $27,273 $30,178
Premium Package 1,900 1,500      
Climate Package 800 800 800    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 295  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Wood trim     0    
Sun and Sirius Package       560 560
Luxury Package       1,290  
Navigation system       1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package       510  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295 1,295
Third-row seat       875 375
Premium Package 1,786 1,410      
Climate Package 752 752 752    
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470 251  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,375 1,375    
Wood trim     0    
Sun and Sirius Package       476 476
Luxury Package       1,097  
Navigation system       1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package       433  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,101 1,101
Third-row seat       744 319
Options (change) 8,250 7,850 6,350 6,820 4,225
Options (change) 7,438 7,062 5,652 5,798 3,592
Destination 875 875 875 785 785
Total Price $40,425 $47,175 $50,175 $36,850 $37,405
Total Invoice $37,735 $44,080 $46,900 $33,856 $34,555

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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: $4,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,430
Model Year20122012201220082008
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)650, 12650, 12650, 12190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$40,425$47,175$50,175$36,850$37,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-3,125-600-850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,425$44,625$47,050$36,250$36,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$6,625$0$305
Total Invoice$37,735$44,080$46,900$33,856$34,555
Adjustments for Features0-2,383-2,921-551-785
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,735$41,697$43,979$33,305$33,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$6,244$0$465

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220082008
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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
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 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler  $200  
Running boards   $350$350
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
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  
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices   $0$0
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  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Folding third row seats   $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Metal pedals  $75  
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels    $600
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
White-letter tires   $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,215$7,765$8,340$5,815$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$3,125$600$850
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,383-2,921-551-785

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122008
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested675100%
Total Not Requested00%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%

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