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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: $30,219

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $2,146

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,922

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $1,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $21,573 $24,158
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 150 150
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432    
Cargo area partition net 46 46 145 145
Cargo cover 166 166 180 180
Universal garage door opener 82 82 225 225
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,205 2,205
Rear spoiler 367   200  
Satellite radio 453 453 295  
Power driver seat     450 450
Special order charge     300 300
Climate Package     675 675
Metallic paint (extra cost)     475 475
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Compass     100 100
Trip computer     100 100
Cruise control     185 185
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Fog lights     295 295
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 129 129
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324    
Cargo area partition net 30 30 125 125
Cargo cover 108 108 155 155
Universal garage door opener 54 54 194 194
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 1,896 1,896
Rear spoiler 275   172  
Satellite radio 340 340 254  
Power driver seat     387 387
Special order charge     258 258
Climate Package     580 580
Metallic paint (extra cost)     408 408
Center armrest(s), second row     34 34
Compass     86 86
Trip computer     86 86
Cruise control     159 159
Automatic climate control, front     215 215
Fog lights     254 254
Sunroof     1,032 1,032
Leather seating surfaces     1,032 1,032
Options (change) 3,529 3,162 8,670 8,175
Options (change) 2,897 2,625 7,456 7,030
Destination 695 695 745 745
Total Price $30,219 $32,052 $32,365 $34,620
Total Invoice $27,922 $29,729 $29,774 $31,933

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,341
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,804
Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT4T4M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$30,219$32,052$32,365$34,620
Adjustments for Features-3,195-3,4300-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,024$28,622$32,365$34,270
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0$1,905
Total Invoice$27,922$29,729$29,774$31,933
Adjustments for Features-2,952-3,1810-323
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,970$26,548$29,774$31,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,578$0$1,836

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2009200920082008
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
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   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,460$5,695$2,265$2,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,195$3,430$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,952-3,1810-323

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20092008
ModelForesterC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in167.4 in
Width70.1 in70.2 in
Height65.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,202 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Power driver seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested35064%
Total Not Requested20036%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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