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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,118

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $10,262

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,138

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $9,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelForesterForesterForester
Trim2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT TouringT5 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,595 $27,895 $29,895 $36,950
Base Invoice $24,905 $26,094 $27,992 $34,733
Navigation system 1,200 1,000 1,000  
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363 363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185 185 185  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       595
Metal pedals       90
Heated front seats       750
Navigation system 1,066 888 888  
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272 272  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120 120 120  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       559
Metal pedals       80
Heated front seats       705
Options (change) 1,748 1,548 1,548 1,435
Options (change) 1,458 1,280 1,280 1,344
Destination 775 775 775 995
Total Price $29,118 $30,218 $32,218 $39,380
Total Invoice $27,138 $28,149 $30,047 $37,072

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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: $9,222
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,955
Model Year2012201220122018
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)80, 6?, 7?, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/40-18
Total Price$29,118$30,218$32,218$39,380
Adjustments for Features0-700-1,075-1,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,118$29,518$31,143$38,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$400$2,025$0
Total Invoice$27,138$28,149$30,047$37,072
Adjustments for Features0-652-1,003-979
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,138$27,497$29,044$36,093
Cost Above Minimum$0$359$1,906$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Model Year2012201220122018
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 
Heated steering wheel   $100
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 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
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 
Rear spoiler  $200 
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
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 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates   $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75$75$75 
Folding passenger seat   $150
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Total Value of Features$5,510$6,210$6,585$6,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$700$1,075$1,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-652-1,003-979

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo

Model Year20122018
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.3,704 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested1125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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