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Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $46,260

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $5,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,612

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $6,015

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelS80Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $41,950 $37,535
Base Invoice $39,433 $34,952
Technology Package 2,100  
Climate Package 1,000  
Platinum Package 3,700  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Package 302A   4,305
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
AWD   2,000
Technology Package 1,974  
Climate Package 940  
Platinum Package 3,478  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Package 302A   3,659
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
AWD   1,820
Options (change) 8,850 7,900
Options (change) 8,319 6,835
Destination 875 825
Total Price $51,675 $46,260
Total Invoice $48,627 $42,612

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,253
Model Year20122011
ModelS80Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18255/50-20
Total Price$51,675$46,260
Adjustments for Features0-3,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,675$42,745
Total Invoice$48,627$42,612
Adjustments for Features0-3,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,627$39,374

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Features Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelS80Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
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 
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor $50
Safety key $5
Security status communicator$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Trailer sway control $25
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Residual heat$50 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $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 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats$200 
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
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$7,390$10,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,238

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S80 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelS80Explorer
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase111.6 in112.6 in
Length191.0 in197.1 in
Width73.3 in78.9 in
Height58.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,041 lb.4,752 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 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
14.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
14.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.980.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S80 T6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
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
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested30019%
Total Not Requested130081%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20035%
Total Not Requested36565%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Compass0No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested192578%
Total Not Requested55022%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Package 302A
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 alert200Yes
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 Requested222556%
Total Not Requested175044%

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