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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,865

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $4,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,064

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,854

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimEddie BauerLimitedVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $30,200 $32,515 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $27,518 $29,578 $21,573 $24,158
Luxury Package 1,700      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 795 795    
Third-row seat 845 845    
Ultimate Convenience Group 350 350    
235/65R18 595      
Side curtain airbags 560 560    
Obstacle detection, rear 255 255 400 400
Sunroof 850 850 1,200 1,200
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,205 2,205
Power front seats     900 900
Special order charge     300 300
Climate Package     675 675
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     995 25
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 1,200
CD changer, in-dash     475 475
Fog lights     295 295
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Cruise control     185 185
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150 150
Trip computer     100 100
Compass     100 100
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Luxury Package 1,445      
Quad Bucket Seating Group 676 676    
Third-row seat 718 718    
Ultimate Convenience Group 298 298    
235/65R18 506      
Side curtain airbags 476 476    
Obstacle detection, rear 217 217 344 344
Sunroof 723 723 1,032 1,032
Navigation system 1,696 1,696 1,896 1,896
Power front seats     774 774
Special order charge     258 258
Climate Package     580 580
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     856 22
Leather seating surfaces     1,032 1,032
CD changer, in-dash     409 409
Fog lights     254 254
Automatic climate control, front     215 215
Universal garage door opener     194 194
Cruise control     159 159
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     129 129
Trip computer     86 86
Compass     86 86
Center armrest(s), second row     34 34
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408 408
Options (change) 7,945 5,650 10,170 9,200
Options (change) 6,755 4,804 8,746 7,912
Destination 645 645 745 745
Total Price $38,790 $38,810 $33,865 $35,645
Total Invoice $34,918 $35,027 $31,064 $32,815

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,302
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimEddie BauerLimitedVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine210hp V6210hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA5A5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)290, 7290, 7160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18245/65-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,790$38,810$33,865$35,645
Adjustments for Features-2,835-2,8350-750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,955$35,975$33,865$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$20$0$1,030
Total Invoice$34,918$35,027$31,064$32,815
Adjustments for Features-2,552-2,5590-690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,366$32,468$31,064$32,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$102$0$1,061

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimEddie BauerLimitedVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch$200$200  
Roof rails$250$250  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler   $200
Running boards$350$350  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
White-letter tires$0$0  
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,075$1,240$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,835$2,835$0$750
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,552-2,5590-690

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20062008
ModelExplorerC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length193.4 in167.4 in
Width73.7 in70.2 in
Height72.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,441 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.9 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room45.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom34.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.6 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.7 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
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 bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
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 bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Chrome-plated alloy wheels
FeatureValueRequested?
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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