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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: $37,370

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $7,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,255

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $6,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelC30Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,950 $39,300
Base Invoice $23,453 $36,254
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Platinum Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
Blind spot warning system 700  
2.5L I5 1,295  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system   795
Sunroof   995
Package 302A / 402A   3,000
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Platinum Package 2,256  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
Blind spot warning system 658  
2.5L I5 1,217  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Navigation system   710
Sunroof   888
Package 302A / 402A   2,678
Options (change) 11,545 4,790
Options (change) 10,927 4,276
Destination 875 795
Total Price $37,370 $44,885
Total Invoice $35,255 $41,325

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo C30 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $887
Model Year20122013
ModelC30Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I5365hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10390, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17255/45-19
Total Price$37,370$44,885
Adjustments for Features0-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,370$39,255
Total Invoice$35,255$41,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,255$36,142

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
ModelC30Taurus
TrimT5SHO
Body2dr Hatch4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Keyless entry keypad $50
Power rear side windows $200
Power-adjustable pedals $125
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Semi-automated parking system $500
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Curve control $50
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Navigation, turn-by-turn $25
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$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
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$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 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$8,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,183

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Ford Taurus

Model Year20122013
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 Weight3,211 lb.4,343 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

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested107575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Ford Taurus SHO

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Package 302A / 402A
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Parking guidance system - active500No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sony, 390W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80027%
Total Not Requested212573%

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