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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: $35,300

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,308

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $37,855
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $35,268
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 595
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Second-row buckets     750
Package 301A     2,250
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Climate Package 846 846  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 506
Navigation system 1,692 1,692  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Second-row buckets     638
Package 301A     1,913
Panoramic sunroof     1,356
Options (change) 10,350 9,350 5,190
Options (change) 9,804 8,864 4,413
Destination 850 850 825
Total Price $35,300 $36,500 $43,870
Total Invoice $33,308 $34,436 $40,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,046
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10650, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/50-20
Total Price$35,300$36,500$43,870
Adjustments for Features0-200-5,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$36,300$38,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$33,308$34,436$40,506
Adjustments for Features0-189-5,152
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,308$34,247$35,354
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100
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
Inflatable rear seat belts  $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500
Trailer sway control  $25
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Rear spoiler $200$200
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 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $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
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
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
Power-stowing third row seats  $1000
Tailgating position, third row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,590$3,790$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-5,152

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102012
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.4,557 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?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
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 key250Yes
Total Requested127563%
Total Not Requested75037%
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 seat100Yes
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 key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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 Limited

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power liftgate350No
Tailgating position, third row seats50No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Power-stowing third row seats400No
Total Requested70036%
Total Not Requested122564%

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