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Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $5,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,139

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $6,018

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220082008
ModelVoltForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,145 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $37,579 $24,930 $26,116
Premium Trim Package 1,395    
Rear spoiler   353 353
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Universal garage door opener     87
Premium Trim Package 1,228    
Rear spoiler   230 230
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Universal garage door opener     56
Options (change) 1,395 798 1,068
Options (change) 1,228 564 739
Destination 850 645 645
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $33,890 $28,138 $29,608
Total Invoice $32,157 $26,139 $27,500

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,212
Model Year201220082008
ModelVoltForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine149hp E+173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$33,890$28,138$29,608
Adjustments for Features0-1,285-670
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,890$26,853$28,938
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,085
Total Invoice$32,157$26,139$27,500
Adjustments for Features0-1,194-622
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,157$24,945$26,878
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,933

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220082008
ModelVoltForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Remote start$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist$50  
Full-size spare tire $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$5,125$6,410$5,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,285$670
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,194-622

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelVoltForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in99.4 in
Length177.1 in176.6 in
Width70.4 in68.3 in
Height56.6 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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