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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: $35,159

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,466

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,751

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $1,729

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.0XT TouringT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $32,850
Base Invoice $31,569 $30,879
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199  
Door sill trim plates 38  
Rear bumper protector 95  
Cargo cover 182  
Climate Package   900
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Proximity key   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129  
Door sill trim plates 24  
Rear bumper protector 61  
Cargo cover 118  
Climate Package   846
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Proximity key   423
Xenon HID headlights   752
Leather seating surfaces   188
Options (change) 514 2,900
Options (change) 332 2,726
Destination 850 875
Total Price $35,159 $36,625
Total Invoice $32,751 $34,480

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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: $4,221
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,295
Model Year20162011
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.0XT TouringT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine250hp H4227hp I5
TransmissionCVT-8T5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,159$36,625
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,404$36,625
Total Invoice$32,751$34,480
Adjustments for Features-2,5660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,185$34,480

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterV50
Trim2.0XT TouringT5 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
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 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
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$6,720$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5660

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20162011
ModelForesterV50
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length180.9 in178.0 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height66.4 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.3,570 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		74.7 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

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

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