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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: $34,275

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,271

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerC30
TrimLimitedSportT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,100 $41,675 $24,950
Base Invoice $35,528 $38,862 $23,453
Second-row buckets 750 750  
Package 301A 2,600    
Cargo cover 135 135 250
Blind spot warning system 595 595 700
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Navigation system   795  
Climate Package     900
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Proximity key     450
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
Second-row buckets 655 655  
Package 301A 2,269    
Cargo cover 118 118 235
Blind spot warning system 519 519 658
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Navigation system   694  
Climate Package     846
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Proximity key     423
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
Options (change) 5,675 3,870 8,450
Options (change) 4,953 3,378 7,943
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $44,670 $46,440 $34,275
Total Invoice $41,376 $43,135 $32,271

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,200
Model Year201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerC30
TrimLimitedSportT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6365hp V6227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12390, 12650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17
Total Price$44,670$46,440$34,275
Adjustments for Features-7,455-7,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,215$39,410$34,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,195$0
Total Invoice$41,376$43,135$32,271
Adjustments for Features-6,905-6,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,471$36,605$32,271
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,134$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201420142012
ModelExplorerExplorerC30
TrimLimitedSportT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$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
Remote start$150  
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
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
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
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 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
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
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
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Power-folding mirrors$50 $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Heated second row seats$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$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
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$10,895$10,470$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$7,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,905-6,5300

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20142012
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.3,212 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

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%

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