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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,741

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,304

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,493

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelForesterXC70
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $27,895 $37,100
Base Invoice $26,116 $34,874
4-speed automatic 1,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Satellite radio 445  
Rear bumper protector 72  
Class II trailer hitch 299 895
Universal garage door opener 87  
Cargo organizer 115  
Convenience Package   600
Premier Package   3,450
AWD   1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   560
4-speed automatic 909  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Satellite radio 334  
Rear bumper protector 47  
Class II trailer hitch 195 805
Universal garage door opener 56  
Cargo organizer 72  
Convenience Package   564
Premier Package   3,243
AWD   1,410
Metallic paint (extra cost)   526
Options (change) 2,201 7,005
Options (change) 1,732 6,548
Destination 645 940
Total Price $30,741 $45,045
Total Invoice $28,493 $42,362

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,184
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,054
Model Year20082016
ModelForesterXC70
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4250hp I5
TransmissionA4T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$30,741$45,045
Adjustments for Features0-5,120
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,741$39,925
Total Invoice$28,493$42,362
Adjustments for Features0-4,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,493$37,547

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterXC70
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT5
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo mat $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
In-vehicle Internet $150
Navigation system $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50
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
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat $150
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,570$10,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,815

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70

Model Year20082016
ModelForesterXC70
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase99.4 in110.8 in
Length176.6 in190.5 in
Width68.3 in75.8 in
Height65.0 in63.1 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft372.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
turbocharged
2.5L I5
DOHC-4v
250 hp@5400
266 lb-ft@1800
1000Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Power-folding headrests, second row seats50No
Total Requested20050%
Total Not Requested20050%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested195052%
Total Not Requested180048%

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