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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: $35,235

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,692

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,800

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162008
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.0XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $29,715
Base Invoice $31,569 $27,932
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Cargo cover 182  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Universal garage door opener 76  
Climate Package   412
AWD   1,850
Premium Package   2,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Cargo cover 118  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Universal garage door opener 49  
Climate Package   354
AWD   1,739
Premium Package   2,132
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Xenon HID headlights   688
Options (change) 590 6,467
Options (change) 381 5,708
Destination 850 745
Total Price $35,235 $36,927
Total Invoice $32,800 $34,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,422
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,195
Model Year20162008
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.0XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,235$36,927
Adjustments for Features-1,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,505$36,927
Total Invoice$32,800$34,385
Adjustments for Features-1,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,190$34,385

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.0XT TouringT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Terrain selector$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
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
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,970$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162008
ModelForesterV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in177.7 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,548 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.4 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft362.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
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
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested230069%
Total Not Requested105031%

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