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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 Limited   
Difference: $204

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,812

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,995 $28,495 $34,185
Base Invoice $24,355 $26,707 $32,818
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 895
Satellite radio 453 453  
iPod integration 223 223  
Remote start 432 432  
Cargo cover 166 166  
Rear spoiler 367    
Cargo net 46 46 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 110
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Bose 7 speakers     495
Navigation system 1,501 1,501 788
Satellite radio 340 340  
iPod integration 145 145  
Remote start 324 324  
Cargo cover 108 108  
Rear spoiler 275    
Cargo net 30 30 53
All-weather floor mats 39 39 97
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Bose 7 speakers     436
Options (change) 3,556 3,189 2,955
Options (change) 2,762 2,487 2,602
Destination 695 695 810
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,246 $32,379 $30,450
Total Invoice $27,812 $29,889 $28,730

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,249
Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X 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$32,379$30,450
Adjustments for Features-2,535-2,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,711$29,609$30,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$0
Total Invoice$27,812$29,889$28,730
Adjustments for Features-2,331-2,5570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,481$27,332$28,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,851$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201020102014
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X 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 
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 
16 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 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
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
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$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,535$2,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,331-2,5570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20102014
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
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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