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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: $35,115

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $4,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,314

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,672

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $30,200 $32,515
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $27,518 $29,578
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    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,995 1,995
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
CD changer, in-dash 475 475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 850 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 255 255
Cruise control 185 185    
Trip computer 100 100    
Compass 100 100    
Fog lights 295 295    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795 795
Third-row seat     845 845
Ultimate Convenience Group     350 350
Luxury Package     1,700  
235/65R18     595  
4.6L V8     1,200 1,200
Side curtain airbags     560 560
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    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,696 1,696
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34    
CD changer, in-dash 409 409    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032 723 723
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 217 217
Cruise control 159 159    
Trip computer 86 86    
Compass 86 86    
Fog lights 254 254    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676 676
Third-row seat     718 718
Ultimate Convenience Group     298 298
Luxury Package     1,445  
235/65R18     506  
4.6L V8     1,068 1,068
Side curtain airbags     476 476
Options (change) 11,420 10,450 9,145 6,850
Options (change) 9,996 9,162 7,823 5,872
Destination 745 745 645 645
Total Price $35,115 $36,895 $39,990 $40,010
Total Invoice $32,314 $34,065 $35,986 $36,095

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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: $2,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,796
Model Year2008200820062006
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 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17235/65-18245/65-17
Total Price$35,115$36,895$39,990$40,010
Adjustments for Features0-750-2,085-2,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,115$36,145$37,905$37,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,030$0$20
Total Invoice$32,314$34,065$35,986$36,095
Adjustments for Features0-692-1,876-1,881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,314$33,373$34,110$34,214
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0$104

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820062006
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  
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console  $250$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   
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Satellite radio $200  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information$25$25  
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  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
All-terrain tires   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,090$2,840$4,175$4,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$750$2,085$2,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-692-1,876-1,881

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082006
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

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested35088%
Total Not Requested5012%
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%
Ultimate Convenience Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested10044%
Total Not Requested12556%
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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