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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: $32,322

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,981

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,368

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVoltForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,145 $29,195 $31,295 $34,295
Base Invoice $37,579 $27,321 $29,243 $32,028
Premium Trim Package 1,395      
Navigation system 1,995 1,350    
Bose 7 speakers 495      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199 199
Universal garage door opener   76 76 76
Cargo cover   182 182 182
Remote start   445 445 445
Premium Trim Package 1,228      
Navigation system 1,756 1,156    
Bose 7 speakers 436      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129 129
Universal garage door opener   49 49 49
Cargo cover   118 118 118
Remote start   333 333 333
Options (change) 3,885 2,252 902 902
Options (change) 3,420 1,785 629 629
Destination 850 875 875 875
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0 0
Total Price $36,380 $32,322 $33,072 $36,072
Total Invoice $34,349 $29,981 $30,747 $33,532

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,443
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,306
Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVoltForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine149hp E+170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7440, 8440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$36,380$32,322$33,072$36,072
Adjustments for Features0-4,750-6,135-6,335
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,380$27,572$26,937$29,737
Cost Above Minimum$0$635$0$2,800
Total Invoice$34,349$29,981$30,747$33,532
Adjustments for Features0-4,406-5,704-5,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,349$25,575$25,043$27,643
Cost Above Minimum$0$532$0$2,600

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201720172017
ModelVoltForesterForesterForester
TrimBase2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Knee airbag, passenger$75   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Terrain selector $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack$0   
Automatic start / stop$150   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
DVD-compatible player$0   
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive$15   
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system$600$600  
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225   
Traffic + travel information $25  
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Detailed driving style feedback$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25   
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Tachometer $75$75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$3,415$8,165$9,550$9,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750$6,135$6,335
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,406-5,704-5,889

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122017
ModelVoltForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length177.1 in180.9 in
Width70.4 in70.7 in
Height56.6 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,782 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity9.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.0 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft374.7 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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

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

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