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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: $34,375

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $9,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,440

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $8,066

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelC30Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $37,855
Base Invoice $23,218 $35,268
Preferred Package 1,800  
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Blind spot warning system 700 595
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Second-row buckets   750
Package 301A   2,250
Panoramic sunroof   1,595
Preferred Package 1,692  
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Blind spot warning system 658 506
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Second-row buckets   638
Package 301A   1,913
Panoramic sunroof   1,356
Options (change) 8,800 5,190
Options (change) 8,347 4,413
Destination 875 825
Total Price $34,375 $43,870
Total Invoice $32,440 $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: $3,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,221
Model Year20112012
ModelC30Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5290hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/50-20
Total Price$34,375$43,870
Adjustments for Features0-6,330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$37,540
Total Invoice$32,440$40,506
Adjustments for Features0-5,845
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,440$34,661

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
ModelC30Explorer
TrimT5Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Proximity key $250
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$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 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$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 
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 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, passenger seat$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
Total Value of Features$3,090$9,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,845

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20112012
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 Weight3,200 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?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested192589%
Total Not Requested25011%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested87571%
Total Not Requested35029%
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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