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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: $29,598

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,360

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $4,602

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102013
ModelForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $25,500
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $23,970
Navigation system 1,800 1,800  
Wheel-lip moldings 432 432  
iPod integration 223 223  
Satellite radio 453 453  
Platinum Package     5,000
Climate Package     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Navigation system 1,501 1,501  
Wheel-lip moldings 324 324  
iPod integration 145 145  
Satellite radio 340 340  
Platinum Package     4,700
Climate Package     752
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Options (change) 2,908 2,908 7,550
Options (change) 2,310 2,310 7,097
Destination 695 695 895
Total Price $29,598 $32,098 $33,945
Total Invoice $27,360 $29,712 $31,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,817
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,961
Model Year201020102013
ModelForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$29,598$32,098$33,945
Adjustments for Features-1,470-1,9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,128$30,193$33,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0
Total Invoice$27,360$29,712$31,962
Adjustments for Features-1,359-1,7630
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,001$27,949$31,962
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,948$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201020102013
ModelForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
HD radio  $50
iPod integration$100$100 
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,435$5,870$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,470$1,905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,359-1,7630

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20102013
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.3,212 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 T5

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Aluminum trim100No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested230053%
Total Not Requested207547%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40080%
Total Not Requested10020%

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