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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: $28,138

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 Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $39,145
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $37,579
Rear spoiler 353 353  
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Universal garage door opener   87  
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Rear spoiler 230 230  
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Universal garage door opener   56  
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Options (change) 798 1,068 1,395
Options (change) 564 739 1,228
Destination 645 645 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $28,138 $29,608 $33,890
Total Invoice $26,139 $27,500 $32,157

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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: $7,037
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,212
Model Year200820082012
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4149hp E+
TransmissionA4M5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$28,138$29,608$33,890
Adjustments for Features-1,285-6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,853$28,938$33,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,085$0
Total Invoice$26,139$27,500$32,157
Adjustments for Features-1,194-6220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,945$26,878$32,157
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,933$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year200820082012
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
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$6,410$5,795$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,194-6220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20082012
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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