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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: $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 Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterVoltVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $33,220 $37,570
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $31,891 $36,067
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo net 46 46 60 60
All-weather floor mats 55 55 140 140
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Comfort Package     460  
Door sill trim plates     135 135
Leather seating surfaces     900  
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo net 30 30 55 55
All-weather floor mats 33 33 127 127
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Comfort Package     419  
Door sill trim plates     123 123
Leather seating surfaces     819  
Options (change) 546 729 1,695 335
Options (change) 397 516 1,543 305
Destination 645 645 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500 -7,500
Total Price $27,886 $29,269 $28,290 $31,280
Total Invoice $25,972 $27,277 $26,809 $29,747

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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: $579
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $991
Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterVoltVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine173hp H4224hp H4149hp PiH149hp PiH
TransmissionA4M5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7?, 6?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$27,886$29,269$28,290$31,280
Adjustments for Features-7150-540-1,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,171$29,269$27,750$29,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,098$0$1,585
Total Invoice$25,972$27,277$26,809$29,747
Adjustments for Features-6660-512-1,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,306$27,277$26,297$27,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,971$0$1,600

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2008200820172017
ModelForesterForesterVoltVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedLTPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
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$7,010$6,295$6,835$8,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$715$0$540$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments-6660-512-1,850

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20082017
ModelForesterVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase99.4 in106.1 in
Length176.6 in180.4 in
Width68.3 in71.2 in
Height65.0 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.8.9 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 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.7 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 LT

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

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