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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: $29,920

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,022

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $24,700
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $23,218
Navigation system 1,100      
Climate Package       900
Multimedia Package       2,000
Preferred Package       1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Satellite radio       400
Leather seating surfaces       1,200
Navigation system 975      
Climate Package       846
Multimedia Package       1,880
Preferred Package       1,692
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517
Satellite radio       376
Leather seating surfaces       1,128
Options (change) 1,100 0 0 6,850
Options (change) 975 0 0 6,439
Destination 825 825 825 875
Total Price $29,920 $30,820 $33,820 $32,425
Total Invoice $28,022 $28,876 $31,661 $30,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,158
Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$29,920$30,820$33,820$32,425
Adjustments for Features-3,895-4,095-4,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,025$26,725$29,525$32,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0
Total Invoice$28,022$28,876$31,661$30,532
Adjustments for Features-3,648-3,837-4,0210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,374$25,039$27,640$30,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$665$3,266$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2014201420142011
ModelForesterForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,960$7,160$7,360$3,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$4,095$4,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,648-3,837-4,0210

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20142011
ModelForesterC30
Body4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in167.4 in
Width70.7 in70.2 in
Height66.4 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,201 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in47.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft312.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft320.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
Preferred 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
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%

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