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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,368

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $11,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $11,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,495 $27,995 $29,995 $38,900
Base Invoice $24,814 $26,186 $28,084 $36,566
Navigation system 1,800 1,600 1,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Satellite radio 432      
Rear spoiler 368 368   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)       560
Metal pedals       190
Heated front seats       500
Navigation system 1,501 1,335 1,335  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Satellite radio 324      
Rear spoiler 276 276   387
Metallic paint (extra cost)       528
Metal pedals       170
Heated front seats       470
Options (change) 3,148 2,516 2,148 1,705
Options (change) 2,493 2,003 1,727 1,555
Destination 725 725 725 940
Total Price $30,368 $31,236 $32,868 $41,545
Total Invoice $28,032 $28,914 $30,536 $39,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,746
Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4240hp I4
TransmissionT4T4T4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6140, 6140, 6180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$30,368$31,236$32,868$41,545
Adjustments for Features0-700-875-1,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,368$30,536$31,993$40,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$168$1,625$0
Total Invoice$28,032$28,914$30,536$39,061
Adjustments for Features0-648-813-1,283
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,032$28,266$29,723$37,778
Cost Above Minimum$0$234$1,691$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Model Year2011201120112016
ModelForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900$900 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote app   $25
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Regenerative braking   $0
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
DVD-compatible player   $0
In-vehicle Internet   $150
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$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals  $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100
Power release, second row seats $50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats   $50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200
Total Value of Features$5,185$5,885$6,060$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$875$1,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-648-813-1,283

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Model Year20112016
ModelForester
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase103.0 in112.4 in
Length179.5 in185.6 in
Width70.1 in73.4 in
Height65.9 in58.4 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,434 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft312.0 ft3

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