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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: $30,645

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,359

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $5,687

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $39,145
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $37,579
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 895
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Remote start 432 432 432  
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Cargo net 48 48 48 60
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Bose 7 speakers       495
Premium Trim Package       1,395
Enhanced Safety Package 1       695
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 788
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Remote start 324 324 324  
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Cargo net 31 31 31 53
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Bose 7 speakers       436
Premium Trim Package       1,228
Enhanced Safety Package 1       612
Options (change) 2,855 2,655 2,287 3,540
Options (change) 2,258 2,080 1,804 3,117
Destination 795 795 795 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,645 $31,845 $33,077 $36,035
Total Invoice $28,359 $29,461 $30,683 $34,046

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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: $8,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,172
Model Year2013201320132013
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)80, 6?, 7?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,645$31,845$33,077$36,035
Adjustments for Features-2,685-3,385-3,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,960$28,460$29,517$36,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$28,359$29,461$30,683$34,046
Adjustments for Features-2,485-3,132-3,3020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,874$26,329$27,381$34,046
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$1,507$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2013201320132013
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
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
3.3 kW onboard charger   $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 
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
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 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver 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$5,610$6,310$6,485$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,685$3,385$3,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,485-3,132-3,3020

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in105.7 in
Length169.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Enhanced Safety Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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