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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: $27,915

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,884

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,825

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelForesterForesterS60S60S60
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,895 $27,895 $33,950 $39,250 $43,800
Base Invoice $25,001 $26,005 $31,913 $36,895 $41,172
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42        
Rear spoiler 353 353 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183      
Premier Package     2,650    
235/45VR17     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     560 560 560
Heated front seats     500 500 500
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28        
Rear spoiler 230 230 378 378  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119      
Premier Package     2,491    
235/45VR17     0    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517 517
Heated front seats     470 470 470
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces         0
Options (change) 395 536 4,155 1,505 1,060
Options (change) 258 349 3,856 1,365 987
Destination 625 625 940 940 940
Total Price $27,915 $29,056 $39,045 $41,695 $45,800
Total Invoice $25,884 $26,979 $36,709 $39,200 $43,099

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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: $8,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,529
Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelForesterForesterS60S60S60
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine173hp H4230hp H4240hp I4302hp I4325hp I6
TransmissionA4M5T8T8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4?, 7180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/60-16235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18
Total Price$27,915$29,056$39,045$41,695$45,800
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,330-3,680-5,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,015$29,056$35,715$38,015$40,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,041$0$2,300$4,355
Total Invoice$25,884$26,979$36,709$39,200$43,099
Adjustments for Features-8350-3,131-3,460-5,392
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,049$26,979$33,578$35,740$37,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,930$0$2,162$4,129

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20062006201520152015
ModelForesterForesterS60S60S60
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5T6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800    
5-speed manual $0   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100
AWD$1700$1700  $1700
FWD  $0$0 
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100$100
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75   
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150 
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Hood scoop $100   
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation system  $600$600$600
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125   
Headlight washers    $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250$250
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200    
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,970$5,070$8,400$8,750$10,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,330$3,680$5,730
Value of Feature Adjustments-8350-3,131-3,460-5,392

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20062015
ModelForesterS60
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase99.4 in109.3 in
Length176.6 in182.5 in
Width68.3 in73.4 in
Height65.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested195061%
Total Not Requested122539%

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