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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: $32,458

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $2,817

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,203

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $3,008

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $27,750 $31,150
Base Invoice $27,992 $26,085 $29,281
Navigation system 1,000    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185    
Bodyside moldings 240    
Obstacle detection, rear 363 400 400
Climate Package   900 900
Multimedia Package   2,000 2,000
Preferred Package   2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Xenon HID headlights   800 800
Leather seating surfaces     200
Navigation system 888    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120    
Bodyside moldings 156    
Obstacle detection, rear 272 376 376
Climate Package   846 846
Multimedia Package   1,880 1,880
Preferred Package   1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517 517
Xenon HID headlights   752 752
Leather seating surfaces     188
Options (change) 1,788 6,650 4,850
Options (change) 1,436 6,251 4,559
Destination 775 875 875
Total Price $32,458 $35,275 $36,875
Total Invoice $30,203 $33,211 $34,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,487
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,562
Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5T5 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)?, 7650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,458$35,275$36,875
Adjustments for Features-1,6700-225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,788$35,275$36,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,375
Total Invoice$30,203$33,211$34,715
Adjustments for Features-1,5540-212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,649$33,211$34,503
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,292

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year201220112011
ModelForesterS40S40
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5T5 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 
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
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 audio streaming$25  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
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  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
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 release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,985$4,315$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,670$0$225
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5540-212

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20122011
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%
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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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 sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested62551%
Total Not Requested60049%

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