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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: $35,727

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $7,968

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,841

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $7,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $38,155
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $35,035
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,550
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Rear spoiler 200    
Proximity key 450 450  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Compass 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Satellite radio 295    
Cruise control 185 185  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 95
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Package 402A     3,100
Special order charge 258 258  
Power front seats 774 774  
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,349
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Rear spoiler 172    
Proximity key 387 387  
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Compass 86 86  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Satellite radio 254    
Cruise control 159 159  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Trip computer 86 86  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 22 22 83
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Blind spot warning system 598 598  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Package 402A     2,697
Options (change) 12,032 11,262 4,745
Options (change) 10,523 9,860 4,129
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $35,727 $37,707 $43,695
Total Invoice $32,841 $34,763 $39,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 Version 1.0
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,973
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,465
Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18255/45-19
Total Price$35,727$37,707$43,695
Adjustments for Features0-350-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,727$37,357$39,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$32,841$34,763$39,959
Adjustments for Features0-323-3,653
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,841$34,440$36,306
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,599$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0SHO
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
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
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo net  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Media drive  $15
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,090$2,440$6,085
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-3,653

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082011
ModelC30Taurus
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.9 in
Length167.4 in202.9 in
Width70.2 in76.2 in
Height57.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.4,415 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.20.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in55.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft320.1 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 seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Package 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunroof900Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested165052%
Total Not Requested150048%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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