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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: $29,856

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,895 $32,350
Base Invoice $26,005 $30,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
4-speed automatic 800  
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
AWD   1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
4-speed automatic 728  
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 1,336 2,850
Options (change) 1,077 2,679
Destination 625 825
Total Price $29,856 $36,025
Total Invoice $27,707 $33,913

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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: $4,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,705
Model Year20062009
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine230hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/50-17
Total Price$29,856$36,025
Adjustments for Features0-1,595
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,856$34,430
Total Invoice$27,707$33,913
Adjustments for Features0-1,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,707$32,412

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
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 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,195$6,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,595
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,501

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in176.2 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,495 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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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