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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,764

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,061

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,782

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $7,003

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterS60S60
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5TT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $32,800 $36,400
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $30,832 $34,216
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42      
Universal garage door opener 87 87    
Cargo organizer 115 115    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183    
Climate Package     675 595
Metallic paint (extra cost)     525 525
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28      
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Cargo organizer 72 72    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119    
Climate Package     634 559
Metallic paint (extra cost)     494 494
Options (change) 244 385 1,200 1,120
Options (change) 156 247 1,128 1,053
Destination 625 625 825 825
Total Price $27,764 $28,905 $34,825 $38,345
Total Invoice $25,782 $26,877 $32,785 $36,094

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,340
Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterS60S60
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5TT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4208hp I5257hp I5
TransmissionA4M5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7100, 8325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16205/55-16235/45-17
Total Price$27,764$28,905$34,825$38,345
Adjustments for Features-9000-530-1,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,864$28,905$34,295$36,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$2,195
Total Invoice$25,782$26,877$32,785$36,094
Adjustments for Features-8360-499-1,746
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,946$26,877$32,286$34,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,931$0$2,062

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60

Model Year2006200620092009
ModelForesterForesterS60S60
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited2.5TT5
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo organizer$100$100 $100
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 $325
CD player  $125 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,970$5,070$5,600$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$530$1,855
Value of Feature Adjustments-8360-499-1,746

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20062009
ModelForesterS60
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in106.9 in
Length176.6 in180.2 in
Width68.3 in71.4 in
Height65.0 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,394 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in49.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 2.5T

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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