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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,061

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $999

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,975

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $1,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $34,185
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $32,818
Universal garage door opener 87    
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 110
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Universal garage door opener 56    
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Cargo net 30 30 53
All-weather floor mats 33 33 97
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Options (change) 541 454 1,565
Options (change) 349 293 1,378
Destination 625 625 810
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,061 $28,974 $29,060
Total Invoice $25,975 $26,923 $27,506

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,044
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,496
Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4230hp H4149hp E+
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$28,061$28,974$29,060
Adjustments for Features-1,1250-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,936$28,974$28,980
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0
Total Invoice$25,975$26,923$27,506
Adjustments for Features-1,0410-76
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,934$26,923$27,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,989$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year200620062014
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
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
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0 $0
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 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,545$5,420$5,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,125$0$80
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0410-76

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20062014
ModelForesterVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in105.7 in
Length176.6 in177.1 in
Width68.3 in70.4 in
Height65.0 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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