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Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $39,515

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $2,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,339

Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer   
Difference: $3,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelXC60XC60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6T6 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $42,150 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $36,613 $39,621 $27,273 $30,178
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,295 1,295
Third-row seat     875 375
Audiophile Package     510  
AWD     2,320 2,325
255/50R20     1,325 630
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,375    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,101 1,101
Third-row seat     744 319
Audiophile Package     433  
AWD     2,111 2,117
255/50R20     1,127 536
Options (change) 2,325 2,325 9,485 6,495
Options (change) 1,869 1,869 8,281 5,741
Destination 875 875 785 785
Total Price $42,150 $45,350 $39,515 $39,675
Total Invoice $39,357 $42,365 $36,339 $36,704

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,073
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelXC60XC60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6T6 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT6T6A6A6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$42,150$45,350$39,515$39,675
Adjustments for Features0-825-60-310
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,150$44,525$39,455$39,365
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,375$90$0
Total Invoice$39,357$42,365$36,339$36,704
Adjustments for Features0-771-55-287
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,357$41,594$36,284$36,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,237$0$133

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelXC60XC60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6T6 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Hill descent control$250$250  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo mat$40$40  
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Running boards  $350$350
Skid plates$150$150  
Sunroof  $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200  
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000$1000
HD radio$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Heated front seats  $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$8,165$8,990$8,225$8,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$825$60$310
Value of Feature Adjustments0-771-55-287

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
ModelXC60Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in113.7 in
Length182.2 in193.4 in
Width74.4 in73.7 in
Height67.4 in72.8 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.4,706 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
30.8 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85067%
Total Not Requested42533%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested77579%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels-250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
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 bench150Yes
Total Requested20021%
Total Not Requested77579%

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