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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $26,940
Base Invoice $26,005 $25,359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Climate Package   675
Convenience Package   305
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,775
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
Climate Package   580
Convenience Package   262
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,668
Options (change) 1,070 6,675
Options (change) 903 6,055
Destination 625 695
Total Price $29,590 $34,310
Total Invoice $27,533 $32,109

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,762
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4218hp I5
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,590$34,310
Adjustments for Features0-870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$33,440
Total Invoice$27,533$32,109
Adjustments for Features0-814
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,533$31,295

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,520$6,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-814

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in175.9 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,447 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		32.0 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft312.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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