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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: $51,500

Volvo XC60 T6   
Difference: $3,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,146

Volvo XC60 T6   
Difference: $4,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelXC60XC60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6T6 R-DesignSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,950 $42,150 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $36,613 $39,621 $43,883 $51,512
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700    
Personal Car Communicator 550 550    
Convenience Package 1,200 1,200    
Climate Package 1,000 1,000    
Technology Package 2,100 2,100    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
Wood trim 300      
Package 401A     3,875  
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Cargo cover     130 130
Cargo mat     100 100
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538    
Personal Car Communicator 517 517    
Convenience Package 1,128 1,128    
Climate Package 940 940    
Technology Package 1,974 1,974    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,375 1,895 1,895
Wood trim 282      
Package 401A     3,681  
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Cargo cover     124 124
Cargo mat     95 95
Options (change) 11,675 10,575 7,795 2,225
Options (change) 10,658 9,624 7,405 2,114
Destination 875 875 995 995
Total Price $51,500 $53,600 $54,740 $57,160
Total Invoice $48,146 $50,120 $52,283 $54,621

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Platinum
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo XC60 T6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $521
Model Year2011201120182018
ModelXC60XC60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6T6 R-DesignSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6300hp I6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG17/22 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$51,500$53,600$54,740$57,160
Adjustments for Features-250-3,780-6,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,475$53,600$50,960$50,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,125$55$0
Total Invoice$48,146$50,120$52,283$54,621
Adjustments for Features-230-3,610-5,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,123$50,120$48,673$48,644
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,997$29$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2011201120182018
ModelXC60XC60ExplorerExplorer
TrimT6T6 R-DesignSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Active noise reduction   $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals   $125
Remote app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Semi-automated parking system   $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Curve control  $50$50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150  
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200$200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Pedestrian detection$50$50  
Safety key  $5$5
Security status communicator$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250  
Cargo net$40$40  
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150$150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding $350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 $250$250
Skid plates$150$150  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50  
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000
Wood trim$300  $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,930$7,905$11,685$14,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$25$0$3,780$6,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-230-3,610-5,977

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112018
ModelXC60Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in112.6 in
Length182.2 in198.3 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,225 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.843.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC60 T6

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50075%
Total Not Requested16525%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107574%
Total Not Requested37526%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cargo net40No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Total Requested92583%
Total Not Requested19017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50075%
Total Not Requested16525%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Wide-view front camera150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested170047%
Total Not Requested194053%

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