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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: $46,739

Volvo S60 T5   
Difference: $31

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,970

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $808

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelS60S60S60Explorer
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,950 $39,250 $43,800 $37,855
Base Invoice $31,913 $36,895 $41,172 $35,268
Blind spot warning system 925 925 925  
235/45VR17 0      
Platinum Package 6,250 3,750 3,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560  
Rear spoiler 445 445    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 2,170 2,170 1,995
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Remote start 499 499 499  
Semi-automated parking system 500 500    
Package 302A / 303A       4,500
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Blind spot warning system 870 870 870  
235/45VR17 0      
Platinum Package 5,875 3,525 3,196  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Rear spoiler 378 378    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 1,920 1,920 1,696
Heated front seats 470 470 470  
Remote start 425 425 425  
Semi-automated parking system 470 470    
Package 302A / 303A       3,825
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Options (change) 11,849 9,349 8,054 8,090
Options (change) 10,925 8,575 7,398 6,877
Destination 940 940 940 825
Total Price $46,739 $49,539 $52,794 $46,770
Total Invoice $43,778 $46,410 $49,510 $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: $589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,378
Model Year2015201520152012
ModelS60S60S60Explorer
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4302hp I4325hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$46,739$49,539$52,794$46,770
Adjustments for Features0-100-825-620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,739$49,439$51,969$46,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,700$5,230$0
Total Invoice$43,778$46,410$49,510$42,970
Adjustments for Features0-94-774-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,778$46,316$48,736$42,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,538$4,958$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2015201520152012
ModelS60S60S60Explorer
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
Power liftgate   $350
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app$25$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Curve control   $50
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts   $200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor   $50
Safety key   $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Temporary spare tire   $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net   $40
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Rear wiper   $175
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Power-stowing third row seats   $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats   $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,925$8,025$8,750$8,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$825$620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-774-570

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelS60Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in112.6 in
Length182.5 in197.1 in
Width73.4 in78.9 in
Height58.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.4,558 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 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 Headroom38.3 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 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested462562%
Total Not Requested287538%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested145036%
Total Not Requested262564%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
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 warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Total Requested95030%
Total Not Requested222570%

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 - active500Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested287569%
Total Not Requested130031%

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