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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: $35,895

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,870

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,636

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerC30
TrimLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $37,855 $25,500
Base Invoice $35,268 $23,970
Second-row buckets 750  
Package 301A 2,250  
Blind spot warning system 595 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595  
Platinum Package   5,000
Climate Package   800
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Second-row buckets 638  
Package 301A 1,913  
Blind spot warning system 506 658
Panoramic sunroof 1,356  
Platinum Package   4,700
Climate Package   752
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Leather seating surfaces   1,128
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Options (change) 5,190 9,500
Options (change) 4,413 9,005
Destination 825 895
Total Price $43,870 $35,895
Total Invoice $40,506 $33,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,576
Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerC30
TrimLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$43,870$35,895
Adjustments for Features-5,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,390$35,895
Total Invoice$40,506$33,870
Adjustments for Features-5,0600
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,446$33,870

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerC30
TrimLimitedT5
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Curve control$50 
Inflatable rear seat belts$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Trailer sway control$25 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25 
SD Card slot$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-stowing third row seats$1000 
Tailgating position, third row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$9,220$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,0600

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30 features.

Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122013
ModelExplorerC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length197.1 in167.4 in
Width78.9 in70.2 in
Height70.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,557 lb.3,211 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.5 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.8 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom37.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room50.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		21.0 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.8 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.7 ft320.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30 specs.

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested312571%
Total Not Requested125029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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