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Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,163

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,642

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,166

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelS60Forester
TrimR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,385 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,117 $26,116
Climate Package 600  
Premium Package 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Climate Package 516  
Premium Package 2,064  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Options (change) 4,725 623
Options (change) 4,238 405
Destination 695 645
Total Price $43,805 $29,163
Total Invoice $41,050 $27,166

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,062
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,529
Model Year20062008
ModelS60Forester
TrimR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 13155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/55-17
Total Price$43,805$29,163
Adjustments for Features-3,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,225$29,163
Total Invoice$41,050$27,166
Adjustments for Features-3,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,695$27,166

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelS60Forester
TrimR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
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 air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
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
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$8,150$4,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3550

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062008
ModelS60Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in99.4 in
Length180.2 in176.6 in
Width71.4 in68.3 in
Height56.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,693 lb.3,310 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.957.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 R

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 325W, 13 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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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