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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: $31,798

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $1,877

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,563

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,700 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,218 $26,409
Multimedia Package 2,000  
Preferred Package 1,800  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400 453
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Navigation system   1,800
Multimedia Package 1,880  
Preferred Package 1,692  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376 340
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 8,100 2,908
Options (change) 7,689 2,459
Destination 875 695
Total Price $33,675 $31,798
Total Invoice $31,782 $29,563

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,897
Model Year20112009
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,675$31,798
Adjustments for Features0-1,805
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$29,993
Total Invoice$31,782$29,563
Adjustments for Features0-1,678
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,782$27,885

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$3,740$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,805
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,678

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,200 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

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
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 seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested137563%
Total Not Requested80037%
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 Limited

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

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