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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,838

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,619

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,481

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $5,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,940 $29,995
Base Invoice $25,359 $28,084
Convenience Package 305  
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,120 1,600
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Universal garage door opener   93
Bodyside moldings   240
Convenience Package 262  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Navigation system 1,823 1,335
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Universal garage door opener   61
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 10,822 2,118
Options (change) 9,620 1,672
Destination 695 725
Total Price $38,457 $32,838
Total Invoice $35,674 $30,481

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,606
Model Year20062011
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/55-17
Total Price$38,457$32,838
Adjustments for Features0-445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,457$32,393
Total Invoice$35,674$30,481
Adjustments for Features0-413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,674$30,068

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,665$6,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelS40Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length175.9 in179.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.668.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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