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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: $31,866

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,477

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $1,017

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringVersion 1.0Version 2.0
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $22,950 $25,700
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $21,573 $24,158
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 150 150
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,205 2,205
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453    
Cargo area partition net 48 48 145 145
Cargo cover 166 166 180 180
Universal garage door opener 93 93 225 225
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 400 400
Rear spoiler 368   200  
Power driver seat     450 450
Special order charge     300 300
Climate Package     412 412
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
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 1,200
Satellite radio     295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 129 129
Navigation system 888 888 1,896 1,896
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340    
Cargo area partition net 31 31 125 125
Cargo cover 108 108 155 155
Universal garage door opener 61 61 194 194
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 344 344
Rear spoiler 276   172  
Power driver seat     387 387
Special order charge     258 258
Climate Package     354 354
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
Xenon HID headlights     602 602
Sunroof     1,032 1,032
Leather seating surfaces     1,032 1,032
Satellite radio     254  
Options (change) 2,676 2,308 9,507 9,012
Options (change) 2,096 1,820 8,176 7,750
Destination 795 795 745 745
Total Price $31,866 $33,098 $33,202 $35,457
Total Invoice $29,477 $30,699 $30,494 $32,653

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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: $5,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,551
Model Year2013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringVersion 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)?, 7?, 7160, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$31,866$33,098$33,202$35,457
Adjustments for Features-3,820-3,9950-350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,046$29,103$33,202$35,107
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$1,905
Total Invoice$29,477$30,699$30,494$32,653
Adjustments for Features-3,534-3,7050-322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,943$26,994$30,494$32,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,051$0$1,837

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2013201320082008
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringVersion 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
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 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
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  
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 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  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,610$5,785$1,790$2,140
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,820$3,995$0$350
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,534-3,7050-322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20132008
ModelForesterC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length169.5 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
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 Version 1.0

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 information25Yes
Total Requested625100%
Total Not Requested00%
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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