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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,653

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,762

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,221

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,950 $33,090 $36,090
Base Invoice $34,733 $30,887 $33,675
Platinum Package 4,200    
Blind spot warning system 925    
Heated front seats 750    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   230 230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   245 245
Door sill trim plates   53 53
Universal garage door opener   120 120
Platinum Package 3,948    
Blind spot warning system 870    
Heated front seats 705    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   149 149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   158 158
Door sill trim plates   34 34
Universal garage door opener   78 78
Options (change) 6,470 648 648
Options (change) 6,082 419 419
Destination 995 915 915
Total Price $44,415 $34,653 $37,653
Total Invoice $41,810 $32,221 $35,009

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,762
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,519
Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$44,415$34,653$37,653
Adjustments for Features0-1,000-1,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,415$33,653$36,353
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,700
Total Invoice$41,810$32,221$35,009
Adjustments for Features0-930-1,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,810$31,291$33,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,509

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820182018
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 $100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Road sign information$75  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$7,800$8,800$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,000$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments0-930-1,209

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length185.6 in180.9 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,323 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Cyclist detection25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested220050%
Total Not Requested217550%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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