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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $28,140
Base Invoice $26,005 $26,487
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 87  
4-speed automatic 800  
Convenience Package (wagon)   405
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,775
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 56  
4-speed automatic 728  
Convenience Package (wagon)   348
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,668
Options (change) 1,070 6,775
Options (change) 903 6,141
Destination 625 695
Total Price $29,590 $35,610
Total Invoice $27,533 $33,323

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,602
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine230hp H4218hp I5
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 780, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16205/55-16
Total Price$29,590$35,610
Adjustments for Features0-1,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,590$34,340
Total Invoice$27,533$33,323
Adjustments for Features0-1,188
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,533$32,135

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,270$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,188

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in177.7 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height65.0 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

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