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Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,095

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,206

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $635

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Impreza / WRX
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0WRX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $29,095
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $27,405
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Rear spoiler 200    
Special order charge 300 300  
Trip computer 100 100  
Universal garage door opener 225 225 85
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150 165
Compass 100 100  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Cruise control 185 185  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,000
Satellite radio 295    
Fog lights 295 295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 275    
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Rear spoiler 172    
Special order charge 258 258  
Trip computer 86 86  
Universal garage door opener 194 194 56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 107
Compass 86 86  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Cruise control 159 159  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 888
Satellite radio 254    
Fog lights 254 254  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 237    
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Options (change) 8,747 7,977 1,250
Options (change) 7,523 6,860 1,051
Destination 745 745 750
Total Price $32,442 $34,422 $31,095
Total Invoice $29,841 $31,763 $29,206

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,852
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,049
Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Impreza / WRX
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0WRX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine227hp I5227hp I5265hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18235/45-17
Total Price$32,442$34,422$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-350-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,442$34,072$29,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,630$0
Total Invoice$29,841$31,763$29,206
Adjustments for Features0-323-1,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,841$31,440$27,792
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,599$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year200820082012
ModelC30C30Impreza / WRX
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.0WRX Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Rollover sensor  $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Hood scoop  $100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Total Value of Features$990$1,340$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$350$1,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-323-1,414

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX

Model Year20082012
ModelC30Impreza / WRX
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in104.1 in
Length167.4 in173.8 in
Width70.2 in68.5 in
Height57.0 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,202 lb.2,912 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft322.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft349.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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