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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: $36,265

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,215

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $819

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920072007
ModelC30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $28,370 $31,115
Base Invoice $22,372 $26,790 $29,361
Power front seats 900    
Special order charge 300    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Automatic climate control, front 250    
Universal garage door opener 225    
Navigation system 2,205 1,995 1,995
Compass 250    
Center armrest(s), second row 40    
CD changer, in-dash 475    
Sunroof 1,200 850 850
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
Heated front seats 450    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 255  
Satellite radio 395 195 195
Fog lights 295    
Cruise control 185    
Trip computer 100    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Luxury Package   1,450  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   795 795
Third-row seat   845 375
Ultimate Convenience Group   350 350
235/65R18   695  
4.6L V8   1,295 1,295
Power front seats 846    
Special order charge 282    
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Automatic climate control, front 235    
Universal garage door opener 212    
Navigation system 2,073 1,696 1,696
Compass 235    
Center armrest(s), second row 38    
CD changer, in-dash 447    
Sunroof 1,128 723 723
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
Heated front seats 423    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 217  
Satellite radio 371 166 166
Fog lights 277    
Cruise control 174    
Trip computer 94    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Luxury Package   1,232  
Quad Bucket Seating Group   676 676
Third-row seat   718 319
Ultimate Convenience Group   298 298
235/65R18   591  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Options (change) 11,640 8,725 5,855
Options (change) 11,018 7,509 5,070
Destination 825 735 735
Total Price $36,265 $37,830 $37,705
Total Invoice $34,215 $35,034 $35,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Ford Explorer Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $996
Model Year200920072007
ModelC30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG15/21 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8290, 7290, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/65-18235/65-18
Total Price$36,265$37,830$37,705
Adjustments for Features0-1,960-1,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,265$35,870$35,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$125$0
Total Invoice$34,215$35,034$35,166
Adjustments for Features0-1,815-1,828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,215$33,219$33,338
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$119

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920072007
ModelC30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$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  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$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  
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
HD radio$50  
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats $600$600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,065$4,025$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,960$1,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,815-1,828

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092007
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 T5

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

235/65R18 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
235/65R18 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 290W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested137580%
Total Not Requested35020%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

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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