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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: $31,646

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,422

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $4,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $28,515 $28,195
Base Invoice $26,804 $26,409
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 1,800
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   82
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,650
AWD 1,739  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   54
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 7,555 2,756
Options (change) 6,644 2,318
Destination 745 695
Total Price $36,815 $31,646
Total Invoice $34,193 $29,422

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,008
Model Year20082009
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$36,815$31,646
Adjustments for Features0-255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,815$31,391
Total Invoice$34,193$29,422
Adjustments for Features0-237
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,193$29,185

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelS40Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
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 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$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 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$5,620
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-237

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
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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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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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