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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: $31,059

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,016

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,525

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $6,436

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $39,145
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $37,579
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600 1,995
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Remote start 432 432 432  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Satellite radio 432      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Park Assist Package       695
Premium Trim Package       1,395
Bose 7 speakers       495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335 1,756
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Remote start 324 324 324  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Satellite radio 324      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Park Assist Package       612
Premium Trim Package       1,228
Bose 7 speakers       436
Options (change) 3,839 3,207 2,839 4,580
Options (change) 2,986 2,496 2,220 4,032
Destination 725 725 725 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,059 $31,927 $33,559 $37,075
Total Invoice $28,525 $29,407 $31,029 $34,961

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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: $8,436
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,659
Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4149hp E+
TransmissionT4T4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$31,059$31,927$33,559$37,075
Adjustments for Features-2,420-3,120-3,2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,639$28,807$30,264$37,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,525$29,407$31,029$34,961
Adjustments for Features-2,223-2,874-3,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,302$26,533$27,982$34,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$231$1,680$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2011201120112012
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$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$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Metal pedals  $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$5,685$6,385$6,560$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,420$3,120$3,295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,223-2,874-3,0470

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20112012
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

Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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