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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: $31,787

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,513

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $32,350
Base Invoice $26,409 $30,409
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
iPod integration 223  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800 2,205
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
AWD   1,450
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
iPod integration 145  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650 2,073
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 2,897 5,055
Options (change) 2,409 4,752
Destination 695 825
Total Price $31,787 $38,230
Total Invoice $29,513 $35,986

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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: $6,623
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,640
Model Year20092009
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,787$38,230
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,607$38,230
Total Invoice$29,513$35,986
Adjustments for Features-1670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,346$35,986

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,645$5,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1670

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092009
ModelForesterS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in176.2 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft312.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft312.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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