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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: $32,685

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $670

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,451

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $953

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $31,295 $34,295 $23,800 $25,950
Base Invoice $29,243 $32,028 $22,372 $24,393
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199    
Cargo area partition net 58 58 145 145
Cargo cover 182 182 180 180
Universal garage door opener 76 76 225 225
Power driver seat     450 450
Special order charge     300 300
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525 525
Center armrest(s), second row     40 40
Trip computer     100 100
Overhead sunglass holder     125 125
Compass     250 250
Automatic climate control, front     250 250
Sport suspension (upgrade)     275  
Fog lights     295  
Bluetooth cell phone link     295 295
Heated front seats     450 450
Proximity key     450 450
Blind spot warning system     695 695
Xenon HID headlights     700 700
Sunroof     1,200 1,200
Cruise control     185  
Satellite radio     395  
Leather seating surfaces     1,200 200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129    
Cargo area partition net 37 37 136 136
Cargo cover 118 118 169 169
Universal garage door opener 49 49 212 212
Power driver seat     423 423
Special order charge     282 282
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494 494
Center armrest(s), second row     38 38
Trip computer     94 94
Overhead sunglass holder     118 118
Compass     235 235
Automatic climate control, front     235 235
Sport suspension (upgrade)     259  
Fog lights     277  
Bluetooth cell phone link     277 277
Heated front seats     423 423
Proximity key     423 423
Blind spot warning system     653 653
Xenon HID headlights     658 658
Sunroof     1,128 1,128
Cruise control     174  
Satellite radio     371  
Leather seating surfaces     1,128 188
Options (change) 515 515 8,730 6,580
Options (change) 333 333 8,207 6,186
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $32,685 $35,685 $33,355 $33,355
Total Invoice $30,451 $33,236 $31,404 $31,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,738
Model Year2017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4250hp H4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionCVTCVT-8M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$32,685$35,685$33,355$33,355
Adjustments for Features-6,310-6,5100-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,375$29,175$33,355$33,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$100$0
Total Invoice$30,451$33,236$31,404$31,404
Adjustments for Features-5,879-6,0630-94
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,572$27,173$31,404$31,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,601$94$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2017201720092009
ModelForesterForesterC30C30
Trim2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Terrain selector$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
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  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$8,275$8,475$1,965$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,310$6,510$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,879-6,0630-94

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20172009
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.3,202 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Volvo C30 T5

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Compass
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 seat200Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%

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