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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,735

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $865

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,833

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $24,100 $26,300
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $22,654 $24,722
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Climate Package     900 900
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Sunroof     1,000 1,000
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Climate Package     846 846
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Sunroof     940 940
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Options (change) 395 353 3,650 2,650
Options (change) 258 230 3,431 2,491
Destination 645 645 850 850
Total Price $27,735 $28,893 $28,600 $29,800
Total Invoice $25,833 $26,991 $26,935 $28,063

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,822
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA4M5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$27,735$28,893$28,600$29,800
Adjustments for Features-2,920-2,0300-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,815$26,863$28,600$29,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,048$0$775
Total Invoice$25,833$26,991$26,935$28,063
Adjustments for Features-2,720-1,8960-400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,113$25,095$26,935$27,663
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,982$0$728

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$6,885$5,995$3,965$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,920$2,030$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,720-1,8960-400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20082010
ModelForesterC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in167.4 in
Width68.3 in70.2 in
Height65.0 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft320.2 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%

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