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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: $34,220

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,117

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,955

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $2,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $26,940 $33,095
Base Invoice $25,359 $30,927
Dynamic Trim Package 1,895  
Climate Package 412  
Convenience Package 305  
Premium Package 2,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Dynamic Trim Package 1,629  
Climate Package 354  
Convenience Package 262  
Premium Package 1,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 9,702 275
Options (change) 8,657 178
Destination 695 850
Total Price $37,337 $34,220
Total Invoice $34,711 $31,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,137
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,642
Model Year20062015
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$37,337$34,220
Adjustments for Features0-2,020
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,337$32,200
Total Invoice$34,711$31,955
Adjustments for Features0-1,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,711$30,069

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $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 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,190$7,210
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,886

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062015
ModelS40Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length175.9 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,447 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.6 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.674.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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