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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: $38,950

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $1,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,677

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220092009
ModelS60S60S60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $29,319 $32,901
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    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,800    
Wood trim     0    
Convenience Package       995  
Navigation system       2,505 1,995
Sunroof       850 850
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,295 1,295
Third-row seat       875  
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    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,375 1,375    
Wood trim     0    
Convenience Package       846  
Navigation system       2,129 1,696
Sunroof       723 723
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted       1,101 1,101
Third-row seat       744  
Options (change) 8,250 7,850 6,350 6,520 4,140
Options (change) 7,438 7,062 5,652 5,543 3,520
Destination 875 875 875 815 815
Total Price $40,425 $47,175 $50,175 $38,950 $40,505
Total Invoice $37,735 $44,080 $46,900 $35,677 $37,236

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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: $2,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,553
Model Year20122012201220092009
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$38,950$40,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,550-3,125-540-1,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,425$44,625$47,050$38,410$38,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$6,625$0$455
Total Invoice$37,735$44,080$46,900$35,677$37,236
Adjustments for Features0-2,383-2,921-495-1,508
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,735$41,697$43,979$35,182$35,728
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,962$6,244$0$546

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122012201220092009
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 
911 assist   $25$25
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  
Trailer sway control   $25$25
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch   $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
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 air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls    $150
Rear HVAC unit    $400
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  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted   $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50$50  
Media drive   $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
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 
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  
Power-folding third row seats    $1000
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$5,190$7,740$8,315$5,730$6,830
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,550$3,125$540$1,640
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,383-2,921-495-1,508

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122009
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 information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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 information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

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 information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested72548%
Total Not Requested80052%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested120091%
Total Not Requested1259%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67563%
Total Not Requested39037%
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
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested67594%
Total Not Requested406%

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