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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: $34,050

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,058

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimLimitedSportT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $40,780 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,027 $22,654 $24,722
Second-row buckets 750 750    
Package 301A 2,600      
Blind spot warning system 595 595 700 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595    
Navigation system   795 1,800 1,800
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     1,950 1,950
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers     1,000 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Second-row buckets 655 655    
Package 301A 2,269      
Blind spot warning system 519 519 658 658
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392    
Navigation system   694 1,692 1,692
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,833 1,833
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers     940 940
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Sunroof     940 940
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Options (change) 5,540 3,735 9,100 8,100
Options (change) 4,835 3,260 8,554 7,614
Destination 895 895 850 850
Total Price $44,535 $45,410 $34,050 $35,250
Total Invoice $41,258 $42,182 $32,058 $33,186

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,988
Model Year2013201320102010
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimLimitedSportT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$44,535$45,410$34,050$35,250
Adjustments for Features-6,705-6,4800-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,830$38,930$34,050$35,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,100$0$1,000
Total Invoice$41,258$42,182$32,058$33,186
Adjustments for Features-6,212-6,0190-188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,046$36,163$32,058$32,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,117$0$940

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2013201320102010
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimLimitedSportT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0 $0$0
AWD $1700  
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Keyless entry keypad$50$50  
Power liftgate$350   
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Power-adjustable pedals$125   
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote start$150   
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Curve control$50$50  
Hill descent control $250  
Inflatable rear seat belts$200$200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Terrain selector $200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25  
SD Card slot$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot capability$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Door sill trim plates$100   
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 $100$100
Power-stowing third row seats$1000   
Stowable third row seats $600  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$10,645$10,420$3,940$4,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,705$6,480$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,212-6,0190-188

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20132010
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 Weight4,535 lb.3,202 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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Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested142567%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers
FeatureValueRequested?
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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