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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: $36,010

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,084

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $3,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $33,100
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $30,535
Special order charge 300 300  
Power front seats 900 900  
Climate Package 675 675  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 795
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 95
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150  
Satellite radio 295    
Compass 100 100  
Rear spoiler 200   275
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 995
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Proximity key 450 450  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995 25  
Package 301A     2,700
245/45VR20     695
Special order charge 258 258  
Power front seats 774 774  
Climate Package 580 580  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 710
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 22 22 85
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129  
Satellite radio 254    
Compass 86 86  
Rear spoiler 172   245
Sunroof 1,032 1,032 888
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Proximity key 387 387  
Universal garage door opener 194 194  
Blind spot warning system 598 598  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 856 22  
Package 301A     2,410
245/45VR20     621
Options (change) 12,315 10,850 5,555
Options (change) 10,766 9,506 4,959
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $36,010 $37,295 $39,450
Total Invoice $33,084 $34,409 $36,289

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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: $1,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,476
Model Year200820082013
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5288hp V6
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17245/45-20
Total Price$36,010$37,295$39,450
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,010$36,945$37,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$935$0
Total Invoice$33,084$34,409$36,289
Adjustments for Features0-323-1,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,084$34,086$34,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,002$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200820082013
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Keyless entry keypad  $50
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Curve control  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Safety key  $5
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
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  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $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
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850$850 
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,215$3,565$5,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-1,729

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20082013
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.3,969 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 seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
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 seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
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 Requested90086%
Total Not Requested15014%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus Limited

245/45VR20 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
245/45VR20 tires400No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 301A
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90045%
Total Not Requested110055%

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