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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: $31,660

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,576

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,366

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182011
ModelForesterForesterForesterC30
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV2dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $24,700
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $23,218
Navigation system 1,350      
Climate Package       900
Multimedia Package       2,000
Preferred Package       1,800
Xenon HID headlights       800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Satellite radio       400
Blind spot warning system       700
Leather seating surfaces       1,200
Navigation system 1,156      
Climate Package       846
Multimedia Package       1,880
Preferred Package       1,692
Xenon HID headlights       752
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517
Satellite radio       376
Blind spot warning system       658
Leather seating surfaces       1,128
Options (change) 1,350 0 0 8,350
Options (change) 1,156 0 0 7,849
Destination 915 915 915 875
Total Price $31,660 $34,005 $37,005 $33,925
Total Invoice $29,576 $31,802 $34,590 $31,942

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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: $7,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,351
Model Year2018201820182011
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)440, 8440, 8440, 8650, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$31,660$34,005$37,005$33,925
Adjustments for Features-3,650-7,710-8,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,010$26,295$28,995$33,925
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$29,576$31,802$34,590$31,942
Adjustments for Features-3,410-7,211-7,4870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,166$24,591$27,103$31,942
Cost Above Minimum$1,575$0$2,512$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year2018201820182011
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200 
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Fog light, rear   $100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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$200$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$7,465$11,525$11,825$3,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$7,710$8,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,410-7,211-7,4870

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo C30

Model Year20182011
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 Weight3,323 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 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
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested47544%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
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 seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested60028%

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