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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: $35,018

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,660

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092016
ModelS60Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $36,400 $33,795
Base Invoice $34,216 $31,569
Climate Package 595  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo organizer   60
Universal garage door opener   76
Climate Package 559  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo organizer   39
Universal garage door opener   49
Options (change) 1,120 373
Options (change) 1,053 241
Destination 825 850
Total Price $38,345 $35,018
Total Invoice $36,094 $32,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,772
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,647
Model Year20092016
ModelS60Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine257hp I5250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)325, 13440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,345$35,018
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,345$31,573
Total Invoice$36,094$32,660
Adjustments for Features0-3,213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,094$29,447

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelS60Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $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, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,850$8,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,213

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
ModelS60Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length180.2 in180.9 in
Width71.4 in70.7 in
Height56.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,393 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room49.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.9 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.974.7 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 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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