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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: $31,964

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,411

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,671

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,769

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $28,195
Base Invoice $23,453 $26,409
Platinum Package 2,400  
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Cargo cover 250 166
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   223
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Satellite radio   453
Navigation system   1,800
Platinum Package 2,256  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Cargo cover 235 108
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
iPod integration   145
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Satellite radio   340
Navigation system   1,650
Options (change) 8,550 3,074
Options (change) 8,112 2,567
Destination 875 695
Total Price $34,375 $31,964
Total Invoice $32,440 $29,671

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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: $4,266
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,491
Model Year20122009
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$34,375$31,964
Adjustments for Features0-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,375$30,109
Total Invoice$32,440$29,671
Adjustments for Features0-1,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,440$27,949

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 audio streaming$25 
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 
Fog lights $125
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 
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$3,765$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,722

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
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 Weight3,211 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 10 speakers350No
Total Requested105074%
Total Not Requested37526%
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%
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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