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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: $30,396

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $5,984

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,037

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $6,312

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelVoltForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,145 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $37,579 $24,330 $26,409
Premium Trim Package 1,395    
Navigation system 1,995 1,800 1,800
Bose 7 speakers 495    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
Universal garage door opener   82 82
Cargo cover   166 166
iPod integration   223 223
Rear spoiler   367  
Remote start   432 432
Satellite radio   453 453
Premium Trim Package 1,228    
Navigation system 1,756 1,647 1,650
Bose 7 speakers 436    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
Universal garage door opener   54 54
Cargo cover   108 108
iPod integration   145 145
Rear spoiler   275  
Remote start   324 324
Satellite radio   340 340
Options (change) 3,885 3,706 3,339
Options (change) 3,420 3,012 2,740
Destination 850 695 695
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $36,380 $30,396 $32,229
Total Invoice $34,349 $28,037 $29,844

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,729
Model Year201220092009
ModelVoltForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine149hp E+170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTT4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,380$30,396$32,229
Adjustments for Features0-2,620-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$27,776$29,374
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,598
Total Invoice$34,349$28,037$29,844
Adjustments for Features0-2,417-2,644
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,349$25,620$27,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,580

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201220092009
ModelVoltForesterForester
TrimBase2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0  
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive$15  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Total Value of Features$3,490$6,110$6,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,620$2,855
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,417-2,644

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122009
ModelVoltForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.0 in
Length177.1 in179.5 in
Width70.4 in70.1 in
Height56.6 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft368.3 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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