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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: $36,960

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,793

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,223

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152009
ModelExplorerExplorerC30
TrimLimitedSportT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $38,200 $43,100 $23,800
Base Invoice $35,622 $40,191 $22,372
Second-row buckets 695 695  
Package 301A 2,600    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 25
Cargo cover 130 130 180
Blind spot warning system 595   695
Polished alloy wheels 595    
Panoramic sunroof 1,595 1,595  
Package 401A   4,300  
Navigation system     2,205
Special order charge     300
Preferred Package     1,595
Power front seats     900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     995
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
Satellite radio     395
Cruise control     185
Sunroof     1,200
Heated front seats     450
Obstacle detection, rear     400
Bluetooth cell phone link     295
Automatic climate control, front     250
Universal garage door opener     225
Center armrest(s), second row     40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     150
Overhead sunglass holder     125
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525
Second-row buckets 607 607  
Package 301A 2,269    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 79 79 24
Cargo cover 114 114 169
Blind spot warning system 519   653
Polished alloy wheels 519    
Panoramic sunroof 1,392 1,392  
Package 401A   3,752  
Navigation system     2,073
Special order charge     282
Preferred Package     1,499
Power front seats     846
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     935
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
Satellite radio     371
Cruise control     174
Sunroof     1,128
Heated front seats     423
Obstacle detection, rear     376
Bluetooth cell phone link     277
Automatic climate control, front     235
Universal garage door opener     212
Center armrest(s), second row     38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     141
Overhead sunglass holder     118
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494
Options (change) 6,300 6,810 12,335
Options (change) 5,499 5,944 11,596
Destination 895 895 825
Total Price $45,395 $50,805 $36,960
Total Invoice $42,016 $47,030 $34,793

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,225
Model Year201520152009
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$45,395$50,805$36,960
Adjustments for Features-6,480-8,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,915$42,625$36,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,710$0
Total Invoice$42,016$47,030$34,793
Adjustments for Features-5,998-7,5720
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,018$39,458$34,793
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,440$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201520152009
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$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Keyless entry keypad$50$50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Power-adjustable pedals$125$125 
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
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 
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 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $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
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 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog light, rear  $100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$9,395$11,095$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,480$8,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,998-7,5720

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20152009
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
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested70033%
Total Not Requested142567%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested150048%
Total Not Requested165052%

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%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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