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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: $32,308

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,874

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,104

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,357

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132007
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,995 $28,390
Base Invoice $28,084 $26,722
Navigation system 1,000 2,120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Climate Package   412
Premium Package   2,350
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Satellite radio   295
Audio Package   895
Xenon HID headlights   700
AWD   1,850
Navigation system 888 1,823
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Climate Package   354
Premium Package   2,021
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Satellite radio   253
Audio Package   769
Xenon HID headlights   602
AWD   1,814
Options (change) 1,518 9,097
Options (change) 1,225 8,044
Destination 795 695
Total Price $32,308 $38,182
Total Invoice $30,104 $35,461

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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: $6,194
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,655
Model Year20132007
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4218hp I5
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7325, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$32,308$38,182
Adjustments for Features-3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,988$38,182
Total Invoice$30,104$35,461
Adjustments for Features-2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,806$35,461

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterS40
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,985$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2980

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20132007
ModelForesterS40
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length169.5 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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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 information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested10011%
Total Not Requested80089%

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