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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: $31,453

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $192

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,163

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $37,570
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $36,067
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185  
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 495
Cargo cover 166 166  
Remote start 432 432  
Cargo net 48 48 65
All-weather floor mats 69 69 140
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120  
Navigation system 888 888 450
Cargo cover 108 108  
Remote start 324 324  
Cargo net 31 31 59
All-weather floor mats 39 39 127
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272  
Options (change) 2,263 2,263 700
Options (change) 1,782 1,782 636
Destination 795 795 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $31,453 $33,053 $31,645
Total Invoice $29,163 $30,661 $30,078

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,612
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,232
Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4224hp H4149hp PiH
TransmissionT4T4CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/50-17
Total Price$31,453$33,053$31,645
Adjustments for Features-1,420-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,033$31,258$31,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,225$0
Total Invoice$29,163$30,661$30,078
Adjustments for Features-1,317-1,6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,846$28,996$30,078
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,150$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201320132018
ModelForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringPremier
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Rear side airbags  $300
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack  $0
3.6 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 
Rear spoiler $200 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for external devices  $0
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75 
Heated second row seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver 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 release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,835$7,210$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,420$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,317-1,6650

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20132018
ModelForesterVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.0 in106.1 in
Length169.5 in180.4 in
Width70.1 in71.2 in
Height65.9 in56.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,544 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.8.9 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 in35.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.7 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 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 Premier

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested67596%
Total Not Requested254%

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