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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: $32,331

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,599

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,821

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,763

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102009
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,495 $35,500
Base Invoice $26,707 $33,370
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Navigation system 1,800 2,205
Cargo cover 166  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Bodyside moldings 238  
Satellite radio 453  
iPod integration 223  
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Leather seating surfaces   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Navigation system 1,501 2,073
Cargo cover 108  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Bodyside moldings 155  
Satellite radio 340  
iPod integration 145  
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 3,141 3,605
Options (change) 2,419 3,389
Destination 695 825
Total Price $32,331 $39,930
Total Invoice $29,821 $37,584

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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: $7,554
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,721
Model Year20102009
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$32,331$39,930
Adjustments for Features0-45
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,331$39,885
Total Invoice$29,821$37,584
Adjustments for Features0-42
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,821$37,542

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20102009
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 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
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 
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,220$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$45
Value of Feature Adjustments0-42

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20102009
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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft362.9 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
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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