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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: $32,773

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $827

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,484

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $1,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30Forester
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $29,995
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $28,084
Preferred Package 1,950 1,950  
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,600
Sunroof 1,000 1,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Preferred Package 1,833 1,833  
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,335
Sunroof 940 940  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 8,650 7,650 2,053
Options (change) 8,206 7,266 1,675
Destination 850 850 725
Total Price $33,600 $34,800 $32,773
Total Invoice $31,710 $32,838 $30,484

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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: $3,122
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,361
Model Year201020102011
ModelC30C30Forester
TrimT5T5 R-Design2.5 XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 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$33,600$34,800$32,773
Adjustments for Features0-200-2,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,600$34,600$30,478
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,000$0
Total Invoice$31,710$32,838$30,484
Adjustments for Features0-189-2,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,710$32,649$28,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$939$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201020102011
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
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information$25$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$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats  $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,665$3,865$5,960
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$2,295
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-2,135

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102011
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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested97548%
Total Not Requested105052%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested85047%
Total Not Requested95053%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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