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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: $27,886

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $404

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,972

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $837

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelVoltVoltForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,220 $37,570 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,891 $36,067 $24,930 $26,116
Comfort Package 460      
Cargo net 60 60 46 46
All-weather floor mats 140 140 55 55
Leather seating surfaces 900      
Door sill trim plates 135 135    
Satellite radio     445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Comfort Package 419      
Cargo net 55 55 30 30
All-weather floor mats 127 127 33 33
Leather seating surfaces 819      
Door sill trim plates 123 123    
Satellite radio     334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Options (change) 1,695 335 546 729
Options (change) 1,543 305 397 516
Destination 875 875 645 645
Gas Tax -7,500 -7,500 0 0
Total Price $28,290 $31,280 $27,886 $29,269
Total Invoice $26,809 $29,747 $25,972 $27,277

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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: $579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $991
Model Year2017201720082008
ModelVoltVoltForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine149hp PiH149hp PiH173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionCVTCVTA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 8120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17215/50-17215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,290$31,280$27,886$29,269
Adjustments for Features-540-1,945-7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,750$29,335$27,171$29,269
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,585$0$2,098
Total Invoice$26,809$29,747$25,972$27,277
Adjustments for Features-512-1,850-6660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,297$27,897$25,306$27,277
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,600$0$1,971

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2017201720082008
ModelVoltVoltForesterForester
TrimLTPremier2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Semi-automated parking system $500  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist$50$50  
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front $150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Traction control$100$100  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0$0  
3.6 kW onboard charger$0$0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Tow hook(s), front$40$40  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station $75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10 $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger$10 $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Heated second row seats $200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$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 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350  
Total Value of Features$6,835$8,240$7,010$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$540$1,945$715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-512-1,850-6660

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Volt vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20172008
ModelVoltForester
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.1 in99.4 in
Length180.4 in176.6 in
Width71.2 in68.3 in
Height56.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,544 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity8.9 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 Headroom35.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.7 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 LT

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested22569%
Total Not Requested10031%

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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