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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: $32,322

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $2,573

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,981

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $3,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,195 $31,295 $34,295 $40,280
Base Invoice $27,321 $29,243 $32,028 $38,668
Navigation system 1,350      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199 199 199  
Remote start 445 445 445  
Cargo cover 182 182 182  
Universal garage door opener 76 76 76  
Premium Trim Package       1,395
Navigation system 1,156      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129 129 129  
Remote start 333 333 333  
Cargo cover 118 118 118  
Universal garage door opener 49 49 49  
Premium Trim Package       1,228
Options (change) 2,252 902 902 1,395
Options (change) 1,785 629 629 1,228
Destination 875 875 875 720
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,322 $33,072 $36,072 $34,895
Total Invoice $29,981 $30,747 $33,532 $33,116

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,212
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4149hp E+
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$32,322$33,072$36,072$34,895
Adjustments for Features-4,900-6,285-6,4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,422$26,787$29,587$34,895
Cost Above Minimum$635$0$2,800$0
Total Invoice$29,981$30,747$33,532$33,116
Adjustments for Features-4,545-5,843-6,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,436$24,904$27,504$33,116
Cost Above Minimum$532$0$2,600$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2017201720172011
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000 $1000
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player   $0
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive   $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0   
Navigation system$600  $600
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights $1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,165$9,550$9,750$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,900$6,285$6,485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,545-5,843-6,0280

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20172011
ModelForesterVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length180.9 in177.1 in
Width70.7 in70.4 in
Height66.4 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested70065%
Total Not Requested37535%

Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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