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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: $33,940

Subaru Forester Limited   
Difference: $3,135

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterVolt
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $30,795 $34,295 $39,145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 245 245  
Navigation system 1,350   1,995
Remote start 455 455  
Universal garage door opener 120 120  
Park Assist Package     695
Premium Trim Package     1,395
Bose 7 speakers     495
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 158 158  
Navigation system 1,156   1,756
Remote start 341 341  
Universal garage door opener 78 78  
Park Assist Package     612
Premium Trim Package     1,228
Bose 7 speakers     436
Options (change) 2,170 820 4,580
Options (change) 1,733 577 4,032
Destination 975 975 850
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $33,940 $36,090 $37,075

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,766
Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterVolt
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine182hp H4182hp H4149hp E+
TransmissionCVT-7CVT-7CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8440, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18225/55-18215/55-17
Total Price$33,940$36,090$37,075
Adjustments for Features-4,250-8,3100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,690$27,780$37,075
Cost Above Minimum$1,910$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year201920192012
ModelForesterForesterVolt
TrimLimitedTouringBase
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
CVT  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access $10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Terrain selector$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack  $0
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights $1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Tachometer$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
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 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Total Value of Features$7,515$11,575$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,250$8,310$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-339-3570

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20192012
ModelForesterVolt
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in
Length182.1 in177.1 in
Width71.5 in70.4 in
Height67.5 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,450 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.2 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom39.4 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.4 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
76.1 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 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

Park Assist Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested45075%
Total Not Requested15025%
Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%

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