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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: $52,350

Volvo XC60 T6   
Difference: $4,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $48,945

Volvo XC60 T6   
Difference: $5,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelXC60Explorer
TrimT6Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,450 $53,235
Base Invoice $37,083 $50,839
Platinum Package 4,450  
Climate Package 1,000  
Blind spot warning system 700  
Technology Package 2,100  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,995
Wood trim 300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325  
Rear bumper protector   75
Cargo mat   100
Cargo cover   130
Platinum Package 4,183  
Climate Package 940  
Blind spot warning system 658  
Technology Package 1,974  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,375 1,895
Wood trim 282  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306  
Rear bumper protector   71
Cargo mat   95
Cargo cover   124
Options (change) 12,025 2,300
Options (change) 10,987 2,185
Destination 875 945
Total Price $52,350 $56,480
Total Invoice $48,945 $53,969

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Platinum
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $896
Model Year20122017
ModelXC60Explorer
TrimT6Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$52,350$56,480
Adjustments for Features0-6,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,350$50,285
Total Invoice$48,945$53,969
Adjustments for Features0-5,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,945$48,049

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
ModelXC60Explorer
TrimT6Platinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote window/roof operation $15
Semi-automated parking system $500
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
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 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Pedestrian detection$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
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo organizer$100 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
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
Exterior 
Tow hook(s), front $40
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-compatible player$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,040$13,235
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,195
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,920

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20122017
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

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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested254082%
Total Not Requested57518%
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 warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40027%
Total Not Requested110073%

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