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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: $29,985

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,004

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,556

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $27,895
Base Invoice $23,453 $26,116
Climate Package 900  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover 250  
Satellite radio 400 445
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Climate Package 846  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cargo cover 235  
Satellite radio 376 334
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
4-speed automatic   909
Options (change) 6,550 1,445
Options (change) 6,232 1,243
Destination 875 645
Total Price $32,375 $29,985
Total Invoice $30,560 $28,004

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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: $3,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,471
Model Year20122008
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$32,375$29,985
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,375$29,005
Total Invoice$30,560$28,004
Adjustments for Features0-915
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,560$27,089

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$4,940$5,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-915

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelC30Forester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length167.4 in176.6 in
Width70.2 in68.3 in
Height57.0 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Premier Plus 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
Memory system, driver seat200No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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