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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: $34,935

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $4,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,159

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $4,284

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $33,280 $36,280
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $31,044 $33,774
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,995  
Special order charge 300 300    
Power front seats 900 900    
Climate Package 675 675    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
Compass 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Satellite radio 295      
Fog lights 295 295    
Trip computer 100 100    
Cruise control 185 185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Convenience Package     1,995  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Navigation and Moon Package       2,845
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,696  
Special order charge 258 258    
Power front seats 774 774    
Climate Package 580 580    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
Compass 86 86    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34    
Satellite radio 254      
Fog lights 254 254    
Trip computer 86 86    
Cruise control 159 159    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Convenience Package     1,696  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Navigation and Moon Package       2,418
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Options (change) 11,240 9,975 5,300 4,950
Options (change) 9,841 8,753 4,584 4,286
Destination 745 745 815 815
Total Price $34,935 $36,420 $39,395 $42,045
Total Invoice $32,159 $33,656 $36,443 $38,875

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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: $2,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,438
Model Year2008200820102010
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)205/50-17205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$34,935$36,420$39,395$42,045
Adjustments for Features0-550-1,995-3,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,935$35,870$37,400$38,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0$1,300
Total Invoice$32,159$33,656$36,443$38,875
Adjustments for Features0-508-1,846-3,093
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,159$33,148$34,597$35,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$989$0$1,185

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820102010
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 
911 assist  $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Safety key  $5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rack  $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400
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 audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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  
Folding third row seats  $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  
Power-folding third row seats   $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,040$3,590$5,035$6,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$1,995$3,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508-1,846-3,093

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082010
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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
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

Navigation and Moon Package
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60087%
Total Not Requested9013%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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