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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: $30,246

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $14

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,933

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,195 $34,345
Base Invoice $24,330 $26,409 $32,971
Remote start 432 432  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Satellite radio 453 453  
iPod integration 223 223  
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 995
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Remote start 324 324  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Satellite radio 340 340  
iPod integration 145 145  
Cargo net 30 30 53
All-weather floor mats 39 39 123
Navigation system 1,647 1,650 876
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Options (change) 3,556 3,189 2,590
Options (change) 2,908 2,636 2,280
Destination 695 695 825
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,246 $32,079 $30,260
Total Invoice $27,933 $29,740 $28,576

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,399
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,846
Model Year200920092015
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4149hp E+
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,246$32,079$30,260
Adjustments for Features-2,385-2,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,861$29,459$30,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,598$0
Total Invoice$27,933$29,740$28,576
Adjustments for Features-2,203-2,4290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,730$27,311$28,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,581$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year200920092015
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
17 kWh battery pack  $0
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
iPod integration$100$100 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$6,060$6,295$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,385$2,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,203-2,4290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20092015
ModelForesterVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length179.5 in177.1 in
Width70.1 in70.4 in
Height65.9 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60057%
Total Not Requested45043%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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