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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: $31,650

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $155

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,134

Ford Taurus Limited   
Difference: $743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102008
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $27,620
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $25,388
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 895
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,995
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Stability control     495
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Sunroof 940 940 779
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,736
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Stability control     431
Options (change) 6,700 5,700 3,385
Options (change) 6,373 5,433 2,946
Destination 850 850 800
Total Price $31,650 $32,850 $31,805
Total Invoice $29,877 $31,005 $29,134

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Taurus Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,030
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,828
Model Year201020102008
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine227hp I5227hp I5263hp V6
TransmissionT5T5A6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/55-18
Total Price$31,650$32,850$31,805
Adjustments for Features0-425-1,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$32,425$30,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$29,877$31,005$29,134
Adjustments for Features0-401-1,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,877$30,604$28,049
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year201020102008
ModelC30C30Taurus
TrimT5T5 R-DesignLimited
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
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding passenger seat  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,690$3,115$3,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$1,185
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401-1,085

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20102008
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 T5

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
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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 Taurus Limited

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

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