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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: $37,660

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,452

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $11,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimSportPlatinumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $45,355 $53,235 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $43,315 $50,839 $22,372 $24,393
Second-row buckets 695 695    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 90 90 25 25
Cargo cover 130 130 180 180
Panoramic sunroof 1,595      
Navigation system     2,205 2,205
Special order charge     300 300
Preferred Package     1,595 1,595
Power front seats     900 900
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     995  
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Satellite radio     395  
Cruise control     185  
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Blind spot warning system     695 695
Heated front seats     450 450
Obstacle detection, rear     400 400
Bluetooth cell phone link     295 295
Sport suspension (upgrade)     275  
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Compass     250 250
Universal garage door opener     225 225
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Rain-sensing wipers     175 175
Wood trim     150 150
Overhead sunglass holder     125 125
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525 525
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Second-row buckets 660 660    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 86 86 24 24
Cargo cover 124 124 169 169
Panoramic sunroof 1,515      
Navigation system     2,073 2,073
Special order charge     282 282
Preferred Package     1,499 1,499
Power front seats     846 846
Chrome-plated alloy wheels     935  
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Satellite radio     371  
Cruise control     174  
Sunroof     1,128 1,128
Blind spot warning system     653 653
Heated front seats     423 423
Obstacle detection, rear     376 376
Bluetooth cell phone link     277 277
Sport suspension (upgrade)     259  
Automatic climate control, front     235 235
Compass     235 235
Universal garage door opener     212 212
Center armrest(s), second row     38 38
Rain-sensing wipers     165 165
Wood trim     141 141
Overhead sunglass holder     118 118
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494 494
Xenon HID headlights     658 658
Options (change) 2,510 915 13,735 10,885
Options (change) 2,385 870 12,913 10,234
Destination 945 945 825 825
Total Price $48,810 $55,095 $38,360 $37,660
Total Invoice $46,645 $52,654 $36,110 $35,452

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,314
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimSportPlatinumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine365hp V6365hp V6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)390, 12500, 12650, 10650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-20255/50-20205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$48,810$55,095$38,360$37,660
Adjustments for Features-8,245-13,960-5000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,565$41,135$37,860$37,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$570$200$0
Total Invoice$46,645$52,654$36,110$35,452
Adjustments for Features-7,879-13,341-4710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,766$39,313$35,639$35,452
Cost Above Minimum$0$547$187$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelExplorerExplorerC30C30
TrimSportPlatinumT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100  
Active noise reduction $0  
Adaptive cruise control $600  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$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  
Remote start$150$150  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100  
Curve control$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Inflatable rear seat belts $200  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
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$200  
Trailer sway control$25$25  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera $150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40  
Class III trailer hitch$250$250  
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (7 wire)$150$150  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Spotter mirror(s)$50   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Leather door panel trim $250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Massage, driver seat $100  
Massage, passenger seat $100  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power-stowing third row seats$1000$1000  
Tailgating position, third row seats$50$50  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather $1000  
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$12,485$18,200$4,740$4,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,245$13,960$500$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,879-13,341-4710

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Explorer vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20172009
ModelExplorerC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length198.3 in167.4 in
Width78.9 in70.2 in
Height70.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight4,458 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.5 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.6 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.0 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.8 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 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 Legroom33.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
21.0 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.9 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.7 ft320.2 ft3

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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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
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%

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%
Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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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