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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: $29,856

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelS40Forester
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $32,350 $27,895
Base Invoice $30,409 $26,005
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
AWD 1,450  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
4-speed automatic   800
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
AWD 1,363  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 2,850 1,336
Options (change) 2,679 1,077
Destination 825 625
Total Price $36,025 $29,856
Total Invoice $33,913 $27,707

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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: $4,574
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,705
Model Year20092006
ModelS40Forester
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$36,025$29,856
Adjustments for Features-1,5950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,430$29,856
Total Invoice$33,913$27,707
Adjustments for Features-1,5010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,412$27,707

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelS40Forester
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,790$5,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,595$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5010

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092006
ModelS40Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length176.2 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,495 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.6 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		12.657.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

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%

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