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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: $27,915

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,884

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $4,319

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $26,085 $29,281
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Climate Package     900 900
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Leather seating surfaces       200
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Climate Package     846 846
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 395 536 3,450 1,650
Options (change) 258 349 3,243 1,551
Destination 625 625 875 875
Total Price $27,915 $29,056 $32,075 $33,675
Total Invoice $25,884 $26,979 $30,203 $31,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,190
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,335
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionA4M5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$27,915$29,056$32,075$33,675
Adjustments for Features-9000-870-1,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,015$29,056$31,205$32,580
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$1,375
Total Invoice$25,884$26,979$30,203$31,707
Adjustments for Features-8350-819-1,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,049$26,979$29,384$30,676
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelForesterForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,670$4,770$5,640$5,865
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$870$1,095
Value of Feature Adjustments-8350-819-1,031

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20062011
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 Weight3,166 lb.3,364 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft314.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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