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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: $31,848

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,002

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,553

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,195 $33,050
Base Invoice $26,409 $31,067
Cargo cover 166  
Rear bumper protector 78  
iPod integration 223  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800
Climate Package   900
Preferred Package   1,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Leather seating surfaces   200
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Cargo cover 108  
Rear bumper protector 51  
iPod integration 145  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
Navigation system 1,650 1,692
Climate Package   846
Preferred Package   1,175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Leather seating surfaces   188
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
Options (change) 2,958 5,950
Options (change) 2,449 5,668
Destination 695 850
Total Price $31,848 $39,850
Total Invoice $29,553 $37,585

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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: $7,107
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,188
Model Year20092010
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$31,848$39,850
Adjustments for Features0-895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,848$38,955
Total Invoice$29,553$37,585
Adjustments for Features0-844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,553$36,741

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
iPod integration$100 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
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 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,220$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-844

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20092010
ModelForesterV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in178.0 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
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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