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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: $33,600

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $2,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,710

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $27,273 $30,178
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950    
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Sunroof 1,000 1,000    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,995 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Sun and Sirius Package     560 560
Luxury Package     1,290  
4.6L V8     1,310 1,310
Audiophile Package     510  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       795
Third-row seat       375
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833    
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Sunroof 940 940    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,696 1,696
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250    
Sun and Sirius Package     476 476
Luxury Package     1,097  
4.6L V8     1,192 1,192
Audiophile Package     433  
Quad Bucket Seating Group       676
Third-row seat       319
Options (change) 8,650 7,650 5,665 5,035
Options (change) 8,206 7,266 4,894 4,359
Destination 850 850 785 785
Total Price $33,600 $34,800 $35,695 $38,215
Total Invoice $31,710 $32,838 $32,952 $35,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $157
Model Year2010201020082008
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5T5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,600$34,800$35,695$38,215
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,175-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$34,600$34,520$35,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0$1,045
Total Invoice$31,710$32,838$32,952$35,322
Adjustments for Features0-189-1,085-2,449
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,710$32,649$31,867$32,873
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0$1,006

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year2010201020082008
ModelC30C30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignEddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000  
6-speed automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50$50
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125$125
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Class II trailer hitch  $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Roof rails  $250$250
Second-row high console   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit $0  
Body kit (gray/black)$0   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler $200  
Running boards  $350$350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio  $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding third row seats   $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
White-letter tires  $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,865$4,840$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,175$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-1,085-2,449

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102008
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested92546%
Total Not Requested110054%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80044%
Total Not Requested100056%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested105082%
Total Not Requested22518%
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%
Audiophile Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested550100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Sun and Sirius Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Manual recliner, second row seats75No
Second-row high console250No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Total Requested50057%
Total Not Requested37543%
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 row50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested975100%
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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