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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: $31,650

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,877

Volvo C30 T5   
Difference: $3,062

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Base Price $24,100 $26,300 $28,295
Base Invoice $22,654 $24,722 $26,460
Climate Package 900 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Sunroof 1,000 1,000 1,445
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,550
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Limited Package     3,400
Climate Package 846 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Sunroof 940 940 1,203
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,294
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 1,250  
Limited Package     3,207
Options (change) 6,700 5,700 6,395
Options (change) 6,373 5,433 5,704
Destination 850 850 775
Total Price $31,650 $32,850 $35,465
Total Invoice $29,877 $31,005 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $910
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,326
Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5227hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$31,650$32,850$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-425-4,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,650$32,425$30,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$775$0
Total Invoice$29,877$31,005$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-401-4,388
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,877$30,604$28,551
Cost Above Minimum$0$727$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201020102012
ModelC30C30Outback
TrimT5T5 R-Design3.6R
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 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,815$2,240$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425$4,725
Value of Feature Adjustments0-401-4,388

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo C30 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20102012
ModelC30Outback
Body2dr Hatch4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length167.4 in188.2 in
Width70.2 in71.7 in
Height57.0 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,201 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room47.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room41.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.9 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
20.2 ft371.3 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%

Option Package Details
Volvo C30 T5 R-Design

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 Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
Total Requested90067%
Total Not Requested45033%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested177551%
Total Not Requested170049%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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