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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: $49,475

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,064

Lowest Total Invoice: $45,389

Ford Explorer Limited   
Difference: $4,794

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelXC60Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $41,150 $37,855
Base Invoice $38,681 $35,268
AWD 1,500 2,000
Class II trailer hitch 895  
Platinum Package 4,400  
Blind spot warning system 925  
Remote start 499  
Heated front seats 500  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 2,170 1,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560  
Trailer Tow Package   570
Package 302A / 303A   4,500
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Cargo cover   135
AWD 1,410 1,820
Class II trailer hitch 805  
Platinum Package 4,136  
Blind spot warning system 870  
Remote start 425  
Heated front seats 470  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,920 1,696
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526  
Trailer Tow Package   484
Package 302A / 303A   3,825
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Cargo cover   115
Options (change) 11,449 10,795
Options (change) 10,562 9,296
Destination 940 825
Total Price $53,539 $49,475
Total Invoice $50,183 $45,389

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Explorer Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,922
Model Year20152012
ModelXC60Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-20
Total Price$53,539$49,475
Adjustments for Features0-140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,539$49,335
Total Invoice$50,183$45,389
Adjustments for Features0-128
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,183$45,261

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelXC60Explorer
TrimT6Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr 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-adjustable pedals $125
Remote app$25 
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 
Curve control $50
Cyclist detection$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Inflatable rear seat belts $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Safety key $5
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo net $40
Cargo organizer$100 
Class II trailer hitch$200 
Class III trailer hitch $250
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Trailering equipment (7 wire) $150
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear bumper protector$40 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
Second DVD player for entertainment system$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information$75 
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $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 
Power-stowing third row seats $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,480$8,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-128

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20152012
ModelXC60Explorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.2 in112.6 in
Length182.8 in197.1 in
Width74.4 in78.9 in
Height67.4 in70.4 in
Curb Weight4,277 lb.4,731 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 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 Headroom39.5 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 T6

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Pedestrian detection50No
Cyclist detection25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Rearview camera200Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested187544%
Total Not Requested242556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250Yes
Terrain Selector200No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%
Trailer Tow Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Oil cooler0No
Class III trailer hitch250No
Trailering equipment (7 wire)150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Package 302A / 303A
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 detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power liftgate350Yes
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Total Requested272565%
Total Not Requested145035%

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