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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: $33,350

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $12,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,475

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $11,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $41,675
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $38,862
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 1,000 1,000  
Climate Package 900 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Blind spot warning system 700 700 595
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Second-row buckets     750
Panoramic sunroof     1,595
Dynaudio 650W 10 speakers 940 940  
Climate Package 846 846  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 694
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Blind spot warning system 658 658 519
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Second-row buckets     655
Panoramic sunroof     1,392
Options (change) 8,400 7,400 3,735
Options (change) 7,971 7,031 3,260
Destination 850 850 895
Total Price $33,350 $34,550 $46,305
Total Invoice $31,475 $32,603 $43,017

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,431
Model Year201020102014
ModelC30C30Explorer
TrimT5T5 R-DesignSport
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 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$33,350$34,550$46,305
Adjustments for Features0-425-7,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,350$34,125$38,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$31,475$32,603$43,017
Adjustments for Features0-401-7,111
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,475$32,202$35,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201020102014
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 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
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
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 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Stowable third row seats  $600
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$3,715$10,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401-7,111

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20102014
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

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

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 Sport

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Inflatable rear seatbelts200No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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