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Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,590

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,723

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $27,273 $30,178
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Climate Package 675 675    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,995 1,995
Compass 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 295  
Satellite radio 295      
Cargo cover 180 180 90  
Fog lights 295 295    
Trip computer 100 100    
Cruise control 185 185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
255/50R20     1,325  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Audiophile Package     510  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Third-row seat       375
Power front seats 774 774    
Special order charge 258 258    
Climate Package 580 580    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,696 1,696
Compass 86 86    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 251  
Satellite radio 254      
Cargo cover 155 155 77  
Fog lights 254 254    
Trip computer 86 86    
Cruise control 159 159    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
255/50R20     1,127  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Audiophile Package     433  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Third-row seat       319
Options (change) 11,895 10,630 7,375 5,035
Options (change) 10,405 9,317 6,349 4,359
Destination 745 745 785 785
Total Price $35,590 $37,075 $37,405 $38,215
Total Invoice $32,723 $34,220 $34,407 $35,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $519
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/50-20235/65-18
Total Price$35,590$37,075$37,405$38,215
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,100-2,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,590$36,525$36,305$35,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$340$0
Total Invoice$32,723$34,220$34,407$35,322
Adjustments for Features0-508-1,012-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,723$33,712$33,395$33,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$989$153$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 $50
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires   $0
Total Value of Features$3,165$3,715$4,265$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,100$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508-1,012-2,080

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082008
ModelC30Explorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length167.4 in193.4 in
Width70.2 in73.7 in
Height57.0 in72.8 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,531 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.22.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in59.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in58.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.9 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft313.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft383.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
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 Requested80076%
Total Not Requested25024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

255/50R20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
255/50R20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels100Yes
Total Requested10020%
Total Not Requested40080%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested115090%
Total Not Requested12510%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested55063%
Total Not Requested32537%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Third-row 2-section 2-person split bench100No
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Folding third row seats600No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested505%
Total Not Requested92595%
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
OHC-3v
292 hp@5750
300 lb-ft@3950
1000Yes
6-speed automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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