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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: $31,493

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,527

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,231

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,495 $26,940
Base Invoice $26,707 $25,359
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Navigation system 1,800 2,120
Universal garage door opener 82  
Climate Package   675
Convenience Package   305
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Audio Package   895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,775
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Navigation system 1,501 1,823
Universal garage door opener 54  
Climate Package   580
Convenience Package   262
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Audio Package   769
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,668
Options (change) 2,303 10,385
Options (change) 1,829 9,244
Destination 695 695
Total Price $31,493 $38,020
Total Invoice $29,231 $35,298

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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: $6,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,048
Model Year20102006
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4218hp I5
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$31,493$38,020
Adjustments for Features0-20
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,493$38,000
Total Invoice$29,231$35,298
Adjustments for Features0-19
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,231$35,279

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
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 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$5,545$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$20
Value of Feature Adjustments0-19

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20102006
ModelForesterS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in175.9 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,447 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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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%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested25031%
Total Not Requested55069%

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