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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,807

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,917

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $36,950
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $34,733
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 42    
Satellite radio 445 445  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     595
Heated front seats     750
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 28    
Satellite radio 334 334  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     559
Heated front seats     705
Options (change) 487 628 1,345
Options (change) 362 453 1,264
Destination 625 625 995
Total Price $27,807 $29,148 $39,290
Total Invoice $25,917 $27,194 $36,992

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,355
Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine173hp H4224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionA4M5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 4155, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$27,807$29,148$39,290
Adjustments for Features-9000-3,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,907$29,148$35,510
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,241$0
Total Invoice$25,917$27,194$36,992
Adjustments for Features-8390-3,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,078$27,194$33,433
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,116$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Model Year200720072018
ModelForesterForester
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT LimitedT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
5-speed manual $0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote app  $25
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Hood scoop $100 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear  $100
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding passenger seat  $150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$6,245$5,345$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$900$0$3,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-8390-3,559

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Model Year20072018
ModelForester
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase99.4 in112.4 in
Length176.6 in185.6 in
Width68.3 in73.4 in
Height65.0 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,166 lb.3,704 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.6 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 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.5 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 T5 Inscription

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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