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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: $37,490

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,895

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,367

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $40,780
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $38,027
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Satellite radio 395    
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Cruise control 185    
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 100
Cargo cover 180 180 135
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Package 402A     4,130
Second-row buckets     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Power front seats 846 846  
Special order charge 282 282  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259    
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Satellite radio 371    
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 141 141  
Cruise control 174    
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 24 24 89
Cargo cover 169 169 118
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Package 402A     3,604
Second-row buckets     655
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 12,865 11,010 6,710
Options (change) 12,170 10,426 5,858
Destination 825 825 895
Total Price $37,490 $37,785 $48,385
Total Invoice $35,367 $35,644 $44,780

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,259
Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$37,490$37,785$48,385
Adjustments for Features0-100-7,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,490$37,685$40,655
Cost Above Minimum$0$195$0
Total Invoice$35,367$35,644$44,780
Adjustments for Features0-94-7,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,367$35,550$37,626
Cost Above Minimum$0$183$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
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
Hill descent control  $250
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Terrain selector  $200
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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 
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
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
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,265$3,365$10,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$7,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-7,154

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092013
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.4,921 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 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested132579%
Total Not Requested35021%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50Yes
Interior ambient lighting150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Navigation system600Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Total Requested150047%
Total Not Requested170053%

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