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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: $33,625

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $1,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,735

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,950 $33,795
Base Invoice $23,453 $31,569
Premier Plus Package 2,000  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Satellite radio 400  
Cargo cover 250 182
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Premier Plus Package 1,880  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Satellite radio 376  
Cargo cover 235 118
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Proximity key 423  
Leather seating surfaces 1,128  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Options (change) 7,800 182
Options (change) 7,407 118
Destination 875 850
Total Price $33,625 $34,827
Total Invoice $31,735 $32,537

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,503
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,659
Model Year20122016
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$33,625$34,827
Adjustments for Features0-3,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$31,122
Total Invoice$31,735$32,537
Adjustments for Features0-3,461
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,735$29,076

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelC30Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$7,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,461

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122016
ModelC30Forester
Body2dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length167.4 in180.9 in
Width70.2 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,211 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5

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%

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