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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: $29,590

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,533

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $6,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelS60Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $33,985 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,946 $26,005
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
4-speed automatic   800
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
4-speed automatic   728
Options (change) 1,150 1,070
Options (change) 988 903
Destination 745 625
Total Price $35,880 $29,590
Total Invoice $33,679 $27,533

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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: $6,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,304
Model Year20082006
ModelS60Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine257hp I5230hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/60-16
Total Price$35,880$29,590
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,880$29,420
Total Invoice$33,679$27,533
Adjustments for Features0-158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,679$27,375

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
ModelS60Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
AWD $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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,350$5,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,393 lb.3,350 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 T5

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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