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Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,100

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,441

Volvo C30 Version 1.0   
Difference: $1,707

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Outback
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $22,950 $25,700 $31,595
Base Invoice $21,573 $24,158 $29,367
Power front seats 900 900  
Special order charge 300 300  
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Rear spoiler 200    
Trip computer 100 100  
Cruise control 185 185  
Fog lights 295 295  
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 1,200  
Automatic climate control, front 250 250  
CD changer, in-dash 475 475  
Center armrest(s), second row 40 40  
Cargo cover 180 180  
Universal garage door opener 225 225 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 150 150 183
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,000
Compass 100 100  
Sunroof 1,200 1,200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250 1,200
Power front seats 774 774  
Special order charge 258 258  
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Rear spoiler 172    
Trip computer 86 86  
Cruise control 159 159  
Fog lights 254 254  
Leather seating surfaces 1,032 1,032  
Automatic climate control, front 215 215  
CD changer, in-dash 409 409  
Center armrest(s), second row 34 34  
Cargo cover 155 155  
Universal garage door opener 194 194 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 119
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,823
Compass 86 86  
Sunroof 1,032 1,032  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250 1,094
Options (change) 10,405 10,205 3,460
Options (change) 9,123 8,951 3,086
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $34,100 $36,650 $35,750
Total Invoice $31,441 $33,854 $33,148

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,084
Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Outback
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5243hp H4
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$34,100$36,650$35,750
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,010
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,100$36,100$32,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,000$0
Total Invoice$31,441$33,854$33,148
Adjustments for Features0-508-2,791
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,441$33,346$30,357
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,905$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820082009
ModelC30C30Outback
TrimVersion 1.0Version 2.02.5 XT Limited
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000$1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Satellite radio $200 
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,890$3,440$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$3,010
Value of Feature Adjustments0-508-2,791

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082009
ModelC30Outback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length167.4 in188.7 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 1.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 Version 2.0

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested55052%
Total Not Requested50048%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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