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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: $32,548

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,197

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,373

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelForesterForesterForesterVolt
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT TouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $29,395 $33,090 $36,090 $39,145
Base Invoice $27,505 $30,887 $33,675 $37,579
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350     895
Universal garage door opener 120 120 120  
Remote start 455 455 455  
Cargo net 68 68 68 60
Bose 7 speakers       495
Premium Trim Package       1,395
Enhanced Safety Package 1       695
Enhanced Safety Package 2       595
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156     788
Universal garage door opener 78 78 78  
Remote start 341 341 341  
Cargo net 44 44 44 53
Bose 7 speakers       436
Premium Trim Package       1,228
Enhanced Safety Package 1       612
Enhanced Safety Package 2       524
Options (change) 2,238 888 888 4,135
Options (change) 1,777 621 621 3,641
Destination 915 915 915 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $32,548 $34,893 $37,893 $36,630
Total Invoice $30,197 $32,423 $35,211 $34,570

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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: $9,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,348
Model Year2018201820182013
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$32,548$34,893$37,893$36,630
Adjustments for Features-3,690-7,750-8,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,858$27,143$29,843$36,630
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$2,700$0
Total Invoice$30,197$32,423$35,211$34,570
Adjustments for Features-3,423-7,201-7,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,774$25,222$27,731$34,570
Cost Above Minimum$1,552$0$2,509$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2018201820182013
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 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600 
Cruise control$150  $150
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25 
PIN Code Access $10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200 
Backup collision intervention $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200 
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25 
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200$200 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100 
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 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack   $0
3.3 kW onboard charger   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
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 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0 
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$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices   $0
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 
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$7,340$11,400$11,700$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,690$7,750$8,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,423-7,201-7,4800

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20182013
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 Weight3,323 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

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%
Enhanced Safety Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%

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