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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: $33,675

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $2,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,170

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelC30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $29,245 $32,395
Base Invoice $23,218 $27,273 $30,178
Preferred Package 1,800    
Climate Package 900    
Multimedia Package 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Satellite radio 400    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Sun and Sirius Package   560 560
Luxury Package   1,290  
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Navigation system   1,995 1,995
Audiophile Package   510  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
Third-row seat     375
Preferred Package 1,692    
Climate Package 846    
Multimedia Package 1,880    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517    
Satellite radio 376    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250    
Sun and Sirius Package   476 476
Luxury Package   1,097  
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Navigation system   1,696 1,696
Audiophile Package   433  
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Third-row seat     319
Options (change) 8,100 5,665 5,035
Options (change) 7,689 4,894 4,359
Destination 875 785 785
Total Price $33,675 $35,695 $38,215
Total Invoice $31,782 $32,952 $35,322

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo C30 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $192
Model Year201120082008
ModelC30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5292hp V8292hp V8
TransmissionT5A6A6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG13/20 MPG13/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10190, 7190, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/65-17235/65-18
Total Price$33,675$35,695$38,215
Adjustments for Features0-1,475-2,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$34,220$35,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,045
Total Invoice$31,782$32,952$35,322
Adjustments for Features0-1,362-2,727
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,782$31,590$32,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,005

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120082008
ModelC30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power-adjustable pedals $125$125
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$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  
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Running boards $350$350
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic information$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  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding third row seats  $600
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,165$4,640$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,475$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,362-2,727

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,200 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?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested182584%
Total Not Requested35016%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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