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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: $46,490

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $1,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $42,705

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $2,221

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelXC60XC60XC60Explorer
Trim3.2T6T6 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,300 $39,450 $43,700 $37,535
Base Invoice $31,302 $37,083 $41,078 $34,952
Technology Package 2,100 2,100 2,100  
Platinum Package 6,950 4,450 4,450  
Climate Package 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 700  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,095
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Package 302A       4,305
Panoramic sunroof       1,595
Cargo cover       135
Technology Package 1,974 1,974 1,974  
Platinum Package 6,533 4,183 4,183  
Climate Package 940 940 940  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 658  
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,375 1,375 1,798
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Package 302A       3,659
Panoramic sunroof       1,356
Cargo cover       115
Options (change) 13,900 11,400 10,600 8,130
Options (change) 12,749 10,399 9,647 6,928
Destination 875 875 875 825
Total Price $48,075 $51,725 $55,175 $46,490
Total Invoice $44,926 $48,357 $51,600 $42,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,585
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelXC60XC60XC60Explorer
Trim3.2T6T6 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6300hp I6325hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/45-20255/50-20
Total Price$48,075$51,725$55,175$46,490
Adjustments for Features0-1,950-2,125-1,485
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,075$49,775$53,050$45,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$4,975$0
Total Invoice$44,926$48,357$51,600$42,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,823-1,987-1,364
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,926$46,534$49,613$41,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,608$4,687$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelXC60XC60XC60Explorer
Trim3.2T6T6 R-DesignLimited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Keyless entry keypad   $50
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$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Curve control   $50
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Hill descent control $250$250 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Safety key   $5
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500
Trailer sway control   $25
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 $250
Rear bumper protector$40$40$40 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Navigation, turn-by-turn   $25
SD Card slot   $25
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot capability   $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
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
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,120$7,070$7,245$6,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,950$2,125$1,485
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,823-1,987-1,364

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122011
ModelXC60Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in112.6 in
Length182.2 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.4,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 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
30.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
30.843.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
67.4 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC60 3.2

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200Yes
Aluminum roof rails0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested516588%
Total Not Requested72512%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30045%
Total Not Requested36555%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC60 T6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested239077%
Total Not Requested72523%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30045%
Total Not Requested36555%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC60 T6 R-Design

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Rear seat audio controls25No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested239077%
Total Not Requested72523%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30049%
Total Not Requested31551%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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 liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested257565%
Total Not Requested140035%

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