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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: $38,615

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,940

Lowest Total Invoice: $36,425

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $10,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSportPlatinum
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $43,883 $51,512
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595    
Power front seats 900 900    
Special order charge 300 300    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275      
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Satellite radio 395      
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250    
Heated front seats 450 450    
Cruise control 185      
Compass 250 250    
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 90 90
Cargo cover 180 180 130 130
Rain-sensing wipers 175 175    
Blind spot warning system 695 695    
Universal garage door opener 225 225    
Wood trim 150 150    
Sunroof 1,200 1,200    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Second-row buckets     695 695
Panoramic sunroof     1,695  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499    
Power front seats 846 846    
Special order charge 282 282    
Navigation system 2,073 2,073    
Xenon HID headlights 658 658    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494    
Sport suspension (upgrade) 259      
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Satellite radio 371      
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235    
Heated front seats 423 423    
Cruise control 174      
Compass 235 235    
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277    
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 24 24 86 86
Cargo cover 169 169 124 124
Rain-sensing wipers 165 165    
Blind spot warning system 653 653    
Universal garage door opener 212 212    
Wood trim 141 141    
Sunroof 1,128 1,128    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Second-row buckets     660 660
Panoramic sunroof     1,610  
Options (change) 13,990 12,135 2,610 915
Options (change) 13,228 11,484 2,480 870
Destination 825 825 995 995
Total Price $38,615 $38,910 $49,555 $55,850
Total Invoice $36,425 $36,702 $47,358 $53,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,445
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,770
Model Year2009200920182018
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSportPlatinum
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)650, 10650, 10390, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$38,615$38,910$49,555$55,850
Adjustments for Features00-7,495-13,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,615$38,910$42,060$42,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$295$0$580
Total Invoice$36,425$36,702$47,358$53,377
Adjustments for Features00-7,163-12,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,425$36,702$40,195$40,752
Cost Above Minimum$0$277$0$557

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2009200920182018
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSportPlatinum
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 app  $25$25
Remote climate control  $25$25
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 
Class III trailer hitch  $250$250
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
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Sunroof$900$900  
Tow hook(s), front  $40$40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
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  
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$5,090$5,090$12,585$18,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$7,495$13,210
Value of Feature Adjustments00-7,163-12,625

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20092018
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 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

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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