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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: $33,296

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $12,104

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,794

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,295

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterXC70
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,895 $36,775
Base Invoice $27,992 $34,569
Navigation system 1,000 2,120
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Bodyside moldings 240  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Rear bumper protector 78  
Cargo cover 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Cargo net 48  
Universal garage door opener 93  
Convenience Package   1,195
Premium Package   2,995
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Satellite radio   295
Xenon HID headlights   800
Navigation system 888 1,823
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Bodyside moldings 156  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Rear bumper protector 51  
Cargo cover 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Cargo net 31  
Universal garage door opener 61  
Convenience Package   1,027
Premium Package   2,575
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Satellite radio   254
Xenon HID headlights   688
Options (change) 2,626 7,880
Options (change) 2,027 6,775
Destination 775 745
Total Price $33,296 $45,400
Total Invoice $30,794 $42,089

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,699
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,992
Model Year20122008
ModelForesterXC70
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine224hp H4235hp I6
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/65-16
Total Price$33,296$45,400
Adjustments for Features0-1,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,296$43,995
Total Invoice$30,794$42,089
Adjustments for Features0-1,303
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,794$40,786

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterXC70
Trim2.5 XT Touring3.2
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250
Cargo mat $40
Cargo organizer $100
Cargo tray$40 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
Folding passenger seat $150
Heated front seats$200 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,710$7,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,303

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70

Model Year20122008
ModelForesterXC70
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.0 in110.8 in
Length179.5 in190.5 in
Width70.1 in75.8 in
Height65.9 in63.1 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,092 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft333.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft372.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC70 specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested59046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested65025%

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