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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: $2,288

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,513

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,195 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $26,409 $26,085 $29,281
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Bodyside moldings 238    
Satellite radio 453    
iPod integration 223    
Navigation system 1,800    
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Leather seating surfaces     200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Bodyside moldings 155    
Satellite radio 340    
iPod integration 145    
Navigation system 1,650    
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 2,897 5,450 3,650
Options (change) 2,409 5,123 3,431
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $31,787 $34,075 $35,675
Total Invoice $29,513 $32,083 $33,587

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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: $3,643
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,828
Model Year200920112011
ModelForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5T5
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,787$34,075$35,675
Adjustments for Features-1,3550-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,432$34,075$35,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$29,513$32,083$33,587
Adjustments for Features-1,2580-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,255$32,083$33,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year200920112011
ModelForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration$100  
Traffic information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 $0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,620$4,265$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2580-212

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20092011
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.3,363 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 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
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%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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