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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: $36,412

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $12,398

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,431

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $13,214

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $45,355 $53,235
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $43,315 $50,839
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Climate Package 412 412    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Fog lights 295 295    
Satellite radio 295      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Proximity key 450 450    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200    
Rear spoiler 200      
Cruise control 185 185    
Compass 100 100    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150    
Trip computer 100 100    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 90 90
Cargo cover 180 180 130 130
Blind spot warning system 695 695    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Wood trim 210 210    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Second-row buckets     695 695
Panoramic sunroof     1,595  
Power front seats 774 774    
Special order charge 258 258    
Climate Package 354 354    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237      
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34    
Fog lights 254 254    
Satellite radio 254      
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344    
Proximity key 387 387    
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032    
Rear spoiler 172      
Cruise control 159 159    
Compass 86 86    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Trip computer 86 86    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 22 22 86 86
Cargo cover 155 155 124 124
Blind spot warning system 598 598    
Universal garage door opener 194 194    
Wood trim 181 181    
Sunroof 1,032 1,032    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Second-row buckets     660 660
Panoramic sunroof     1,515  
Options (change) 12,717 11,947 2,510 915
Options (change) 11,113 10,450 2,385 870
Destination 745 745 945 945
Total Price $36,412 $38,392 $48,810 $55,095
Total Invoice $33,431 $35,353 $46,645 $52,654

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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: $4,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,765
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$36,412$38,392$48,810$55,095
Adjustments for Features0-250-7,795-13,510
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,412$38,142$41,015$41,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,730$0$570
Total Invoice$33,431$35,353$46,645$52,654
Adjustments for Features0-230-7,449-12,911
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,431$35,123$39,196$39,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$0$547

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
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
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
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
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound $250$250$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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Automatic headlights  $125$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$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$350  
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,140$5,390$12,935$18,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$7,795$13,510
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-7,449-12,911

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20082017
ModelC30Explorer
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length167.4 in198.3 in
Width70.2 in78.9 in
Height57.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in39.5 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 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
12.943.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft381.7 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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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