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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: $36,360

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,385

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $7,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $37,535
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $34,952
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
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  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Proximity key 450 450  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Blind spot warning system 695 695 495
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Fog lights 295 295  
Satellite radio 295    
Cargo cover 180 180 135
Rear spoiler 200    
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Polished alloy wheels     595
Package 301A     2,250
Second-row buckets     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
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  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Proximity key 387 387  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Blind spot warning system 598 598 421
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Fog lights 254 254  
Satellite radio 254    
Cargo cover 155 155 115
Rear spoiler 172    
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Polished alloy wheels     506
Package 301A     1,913
Second-row buckets     638
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 12,665 11,200 5,820
Options (change) 11,067 9,807 4,949
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $36,360 $37,645 $44,180
Total Invoice $33,385 $34,710 $40,726

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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: $2,590
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,520
Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$36,360$37,645$44,180
Adjustments for Features0-350-5,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,360$37,295$38,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$33,385$34,710$40,726
Adjustments for Features0-323-4,821
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,385$34,387$35,905
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,002$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,740$4,090$8,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$5,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-4,821

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082011
ModelC30Explorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length167.4 in197.1 in
Width70.2 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,578 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in56.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in33.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.943.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft380.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

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%
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 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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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