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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: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,782

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,242

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelC30ExplorerExplorer
TrimT5Eddie BauerLimited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $31,615 $35,550
Base Invoice $23,218 $29,319 $32,901
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    
Convenience Package   995  
Navigation system   2,505 1,995
4.6L V8   1,310 1,310
Sunroof   850 850
Quad Bucket Seating Group     795
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    
Convenience Package   846  
Navigation system   2,129 1,696
4.6L V8   1,192 1,192
Sunroof   723 723
Quad Bucket Seating Group     676
Options (change) 8,100 5,660 4,950
Options (change) 7,689 4,890 4,287
Destination 875 815 815
Total Price $33,675 $38,090 $41,315
Total Invoice $31,782 $35,024 $38,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,675
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,642
Model Year201120092009
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$38,090$41,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,740-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$36,350$37,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,225
Total Invoice$31,782$35,024$38,003
Adjustments for Features0-1,600-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,782$33,424$34,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,139

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201120092009
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 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Trailer sway control $25$25
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75 
Class II trailer hitch $200$200
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Roof rack $300$300
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 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Rear HVAC unit  $400
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 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
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
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  
Power-folding third row seats  $1000
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
White-letter tires $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,040$4,780$6,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,740$3,740
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,600-3,440

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112009
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 information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested85064%
Total Not Requested47536%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 190W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%
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%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Quad Bucket Seating Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Second-row high console250No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%
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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