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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: $37,705

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $1,745

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,569

Volvo C30 T5 R-Design   
Difference: $720

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $33,100
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $30,535
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 795
Special order charge 300 300  
Preferred Package 1,595 1,595  
Power front seats 900 900  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 995    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Universal garage door opener 225 225  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200 995
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Compass 250 250  
Satellite radio 395    
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 25 25 95
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Cruise control 185    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Package 301A     2,700
245/45VR20     695
Rear spoiler     275
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 710
Special order charge 282 282  
Preferred Package 1,499 1,499  
Power front seats 846 846  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 935    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Universal garage door opener 212 212  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376  
Sunroof 1,128 1,128 888
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Compass 235 235  
Satellite radio 371    
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Ashtray and lighter (optional) 24 24 85
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Cruise control 174    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Package 301A     2,410
245/45VR20     621
Rear spoiler     245
Options (change) 13,505 10,930 5,555
Options (change) 12,771 10,351 4,959
Destination 825 825 795
Total Price $38,130 $37,705 $39,450
Total Invoice $35,968 $35,569 $36,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $986
Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
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)650, 10650, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18245/45-20
Total Price$38,130$37,705$39,450
Adjustments for Features-4000-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,730$37,705$37,595
Cost Above Minimum$25$0$0
Total Invoice$35,968$35,569$36,289
Adjustments for Features-3770-1,706
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,591$35,569$34,583
Cost Above Minimum$22$0$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year200920092013
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
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
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SD Card slot  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$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 
Fog lights$125$125 
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 
Alloy wheels $350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,115$2,715$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-3770-1,706

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20092013
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 T5

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Fog lights125No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120072%
Total Not Requested47528%
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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 10 speakers350No
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 Requested120077%
Total Not Requested35023%
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%

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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95048%
Total Not Requested105052%

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