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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: $30,714

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $121

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,398

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132015
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,995 $28,395 $29,995 $34,345
Base Invoice $25,306 $26,586 $28,084 $32,971
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000 995
Cargo cover 166 166 166  
Rear spoiler 368 368    
Universal garage door opener 93 93 93  
Remote start 432 432 432  
Cargo net 48 48 48 60
All-weather floor mats 69 69 69 140
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Enhanced Safety Package 1       575
Premium Trim Package       1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Navigation system 1,066 888 888 876
Cargo cover 108 108 108  
Rear spoiler 276 276    
Universal garage door opener 61 61 61  
Remote start 324 324 324  
Cargo net 31 31 31 53
All-weather floor mats 39 39 39 123
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Enhanced Safety Package 1       506
Premium Trim Package       1,228
Options (change) 2,924 2,724 2,356 3,165
Options (change) 2,297 2,119 1,843 2,786
Destination 795 795 795 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,714 $31,914 $33,146 $30,835
Total Invoice $28,398 $29,500 $30,722 $29,082

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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: $2,731
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,097
Model Year2013201320132015
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$30,714$31,914$33,146$30,835
Adjustments for Features-2,610-3,310-3,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,104$28,604$29,661$30,835
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$1,557$0
Total Invoice$28,398$29,500$30,722$29,082
Adjustments for Features-2,413-3,060-3,2300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,985$26,440$27,492$29,082
Cost Above Minimum$0$455$1,507$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2013201320132015
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 
Vehicle health reports   $0
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 
17 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 
4G LTE connectivity   $0
App support   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Voice control for external devices   $0
Wi-Fi hotspot   $50
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$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,610$3,310$3,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,413-3,060-3,2300

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20132015
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
Bose, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested70067%
Total Not Requested35033%
Enhanced Safety Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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