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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: $32,354

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $7,403

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,100

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $6,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $28,140
Base Invoice $27,992 $26,487
Navigation system 1,000 2,120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Cargo cover 166  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Climate Package   412
Convenience Package (wagon)   405
Premium Package   2,195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Stability control   695
Xenon HID headlights   700
Audio Package   895
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,775
Navigation system 888 1,823
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Cargo cover 108  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Climate Package   354
Convenience Package (wagon)   348
Premium Package   1,887
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Stability control   597
Xenon HID headlights   602
Audio Package   769
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,250
AWD   1,668
Options (change) 1,684 10,922
Options (change) 1,333 9,706
Destination 775 695
Total Price $32,354 $39,757
Total Invoice $30,100 $36,888

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,698
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,062
Model Year20122006
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4218hp I5
TransmissionT4T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$32,354$39,757
Adjustments for Features-2950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,059$39,757
Total Invoice$30,100$36,888
Adjustments for Features-2740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,826$36,888

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.5 XT TouringT5
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,860$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$295$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2740

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20122006
ModelForesterV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in103.9 in
Length179.5 in177.7 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height65.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.3,548 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
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%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
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%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

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