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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: $29,593

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $11,282

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,491

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterXC60
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $39,450
Base Invoice $26,116 $37,083
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   517
Options (change) 1,053 550
Options (change) 730 517
Destination 645 875
Total Price $29,593 $40,875
Total Invoice $27,491 $38,475

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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: $7,662
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,577
Model Year20082012
ModelForesterXC60
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4300hp I6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/25 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18
Total Price$29,593$40,875
Adjustments for Features0-3,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,593$37,255
Total Invoice$27,491$38,475
Adjustments for Features0-3,407
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,491$35,068

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC60

Model Year20082012
ModelForesterXC60
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire$225 
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Temporary spare tire $150
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear $100
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Total Value of Features$5,045$8,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,407

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC60

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,310 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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