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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC60 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC60 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,703

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,647

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,471

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,511

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterXC60XC60
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $38,950 $42,150
Base Invoice $26,116 $36,613 $39,621
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
4-speed automatic 1,000    
Skid plate (one) 110    
Rear spoiler 353    
Satellite radio 445    
Rear bumper protector 72    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
4-speed automatic 909    
Skid plate (one) 71    
Rear spoiler 230    
Satellite radio 334    
Rear bumper protector 47    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 2,163 525 525
Options (change) 1,710 494 494
Destination 645 875 875
Total Price $30,703 $40,350 $43,550
Total Invoice $28,471 $37,982 $40,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC60

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,252
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,257
Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterXC60XC60
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$30,703$40,350$43,550
Adjustments for Features0-2,395-3,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,703$37,955$40,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,375
Total Invoice$28,471$37,982$40,990
Adjustments for Features0-2,254-3,031
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,471$35,728$37,959
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,231

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC60

Model Year200820112011
ModelForesterXC60XC60
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6T6 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover$75  
Cargo mat $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Skid plate (one)$50  
Skid plates $150$150
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
USB port $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Fog lights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Heated front seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,895$8,290$9,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,395$3,220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,254-3,031

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC60

Model Year20082011
ModelForesterXC60
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in109.2 in
Length176.6 in182.2 in
Width68.3 in74.4 in
Height65.0 in67.4 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,225 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in55.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft330.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft367.4 ft3

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