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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: $30,410

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,281

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,612

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $33,050
Base Invoice $26,116 $31,067
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Rear spoiler 353  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Satellite radio 445  
Climate Package   900
Preferred Package   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
4-speed automatic 909  
Rear spoiler 230  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Satellite radio 334  
Climate Package   846
Preferred Package   1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Leather seating surfaces   188
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 1,870 4,150
Options (change) 1,520 3,976
Destination 645 850
Total Price $30,410 $38,050
Total Invoice $28,281 $35,893

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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: $5,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,895
Model Year20082010
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionA4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,410$38,050
Adjustments for Features0-1,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,410$36,230
Total Invoice$28,281$35,893
Adjustments for Features0-1,717
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,281$34,176

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082010
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
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$5,170$6,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,717

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082010
ModelForesterV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in103.9 in
Length176.6 in178.0 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height65.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,543 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		57.7 ft344.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

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