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Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,628

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $824

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,076

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $668

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Forester
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $29,995
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $28,084
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Fog lights 295 295  
Rear spoiler 200    
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Cargo area partition net 145 145 48
Universal garage door opener 225 225 93
Cargo cover 180 180 166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150 185
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 363
Satellite radio 295    
Compass 100 100  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,600
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Power driver seat 387 387  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Fog lights 254 254  
Rear spoiler 172    
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Cargo area partition net 125 125 31
Universal garage door opener 194 194 61
Cargo cover 155 155 108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 120
Obstacle detection, rear 344 344 272
Satellite radio 254    
Compass 86 86  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,335
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 10,757 10,262 2,908
Options (change) 9,426 9,000 2,267
Destination 745 745 725
Total Price $34,452 $36,707 $33,628
Total Invoice $31,744 $33,903 $31,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,794
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,413
Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Forester
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,452$36,707$33,628
Adjustments for Features0-350-2,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,452$36,357$30,658
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0
Total Invoice$31,744$33,903$31,076
Adjustments for Features0-323-2,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,744$33,580$28,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,836$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082011
ModelC30C30Forester
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
HD radio  $50
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
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
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power release, second row seats  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,715$3,065$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$2,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-2,745

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082011
ModelC30Forester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length167.4 in179.5 in
Width70.2 in70.1 in
Height57.0 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

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

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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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