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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: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,249

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $29,590
Base Invoice $26,116 $27,850
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445 295
Universal garage door opener 87  
Climate Package   675
Premium Package   2,395
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Audio Package   895
AWD   1,850
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334 253
Universal garage door opener 56  
Climate Package   580
Premium Package   2,059
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Audio Package   769
AWD   1,814
Options (change) 1,715 6,585
Options (change) 1,418 5,883
Destination 645 695
Total Price $30,255 $36,870
Total Invoice $28,179 $34,428

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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: $5,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,806
Model Year20082007
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4218hp I5
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7325, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$30,255$36,870
Adjustments for Features0-1,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$35,325
Total Invoice$28,179$34,428
Adjustments for Features0-1,443
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,179$32,985

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082007
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
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
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
Surround sound $250
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$5,020$6,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,443

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082007
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%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested230078%
Total Not Requested65022%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Aux input50Yes
Unbranded, 325W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested30033%
Total Not Requested60067%

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