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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: $30,289

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $3,636

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,205

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $3,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,895 $29,895 $24,950
Base Invoice $26,094 $27,992 $23,453
Navigation system 1,000 1,000  
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453  
Cargo cover 166 166 250
Climate Package     900
Platinum Package     2,400
Premier Plus Package     2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550
Xenon HID headlights     800
Leather seating surfaces     1,200
Navigation system 888 888  
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340  
Cargo cover 108 108 235
Climate Package     846
Platinum Package     2,256
Premier Plus Package     1,880
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517
Xenon HID headlights     752
Leather seating surfaces     1,128
Options (change) 1,619 1,619 8,100
Options (change) 1,336 1,336 7,614
Destination 775 775 875
Total Price $30,289 $32,289 $33,925
Total Invoice $28,205 $30,103 $31,942

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,281
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,200
Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionT4T4M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,289$32,289$33,925
Adjustments for Features-2,645-3,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,644$29,269$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,205$30,103$31,942
Adjustments for Features-2,463-2,8160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,742$27,287$31,942
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,545$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year201220122012
ModelForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5
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 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
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 
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
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
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
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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$5,585$5,960$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,645$3,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,463-2,8160

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20122012
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
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 seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

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