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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: $2,162

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,076

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30Forester
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,800 $25,950 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,372 $24,393 $28,084
Power driver seat 450 450  
Special order charge 300 300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Fog lights 295    
Bluetooth cell phone link 295 295  
Overhead sunglass holder 125 125  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185    
Cargo area partition net 145 145 48
Universal garage door opener 225 225 93
Cargo cover 180 180 166
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 363
Satellite radio 395    
Compass 250 250  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Heated front seats 450 450  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,600
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Power driver seat 423 423  
Special order charge 282 282  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Fog lights 277    
Bluetooth cell phone link 277 277  
Overhead sunglass holder 118 118  
Center armrest(s), second row 38 38  
Trip computer 94 94  
Cruise control 174    
Cargo area partition net 136 136 31
Universal garage door opener 212 212 61
Cargo cover 169 169 108
Obstacle detection, rear 376 376 272
Satellite radio 371    
Compass 235 235  
Xenon HID headlights 658 658  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Automatic climate control, front 235 235  
Heated front seats 423 423  
Navigation system 2,073 2,073 1,335
Sunroof 1,128 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 11,165 9,290 2,908
Options (change) 10,571 8,809 2,267
Destination 825 825 725
Total Price $35,790 $36,065 $33,628
Total Invoice $33,768 $34,027 $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: $5,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,390
Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30Forester
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5 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, 8160, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$35,790$36,065$33,628
Adjustments for Features0-100-2,920
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,790$35,965$30,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$33,768$34,027$31,076
Adjustments for Features0-94-2,698
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,768$33,933$28,378
Cost Above Minimum$0$165$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092011
ModelC30C30Forester
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5 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
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
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
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
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$2,490$2,590$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments0-94-2,698

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092011
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 T5

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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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%

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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