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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: $32,551

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,881

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,264

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,469

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterS60
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,895 $33,985
Base Invoice $27,992 $31,946
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Navigation system 1,000 2,120
Universal garage door opener 93  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Climate Package   412
Advanced Package   1,695
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Navigation system 888 1,823
Universal garage door opener 61  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Climate Package   354
Advanced Package   1,457
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Options (change) 1,881 4,702
Options (change) 1,497 4,042
Destination 775 745
Total Price $32,551 $39,432
Total Invoice $30,264 $36,733

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,516
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,989
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterS60
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine224hp H4257hp I5
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7325, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$32,551$39,432
Adjustments for Features-1,6350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,916$39,432
Total Invoice$30,264$36,733
Adjustments for Features-1,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,744$36,733

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterS60
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates $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
Metal pedals$75 
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
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,185$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo S60

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterS60
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.0 in106.9 in
Length179.5 in180.2 in
Width70.1 in71.4 in
Height65.9 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,393 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in49.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft313.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio prep0No
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Advanced Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Headlight washers50No
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Surround sound250No
Cargo organizer100No
Special exterior trim0No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Unbranded, 325W, 13 speakers350No
Total Requested97545%
Total Not Requested120055%

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