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Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,385

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,393

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $1,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $30,670
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $28,053
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Cruise control 185 185  
Trip computer 100 100  
Fog lights 295 295  
Compass 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Satellite radio 295    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 895
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25  
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Cruise control 159 159  
Trip computer 86 86  
Fog lights 254 254  
Compass 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Satellite radio 254    
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032 779
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,736
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22  
Options (change) 11,715 10,450 2,890
Options (change) 10,250 9,162 2,515
Destination 745 745 825
Total Price $35,410 $36,895 $34,385
Total Invoice $32,568 $34,065 $31,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,060
Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$35,410$36,895$34,385
Adjustments for Features-125-6750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,285$36,220$34,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$32,568$34,065$31,393
Adjustments for Features-115-6230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,453$33,442$31,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$989$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Rear spoiler $200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-clad alloy wheels  $600
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,115$3,665$2,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$675$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-6230

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082009
ModelC30Taurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length167.4 in200.4 in
Width70.2 in74.5 in
Height57.0 in61.5 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,643 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in38.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in41.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft321.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft321.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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