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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: $30,255

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,179

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $9,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelS60Forester
TrimT62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $38,450 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,143 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
4-speed automatic   1,000
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
4-speed automatic   909
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 550 1,715
Options (change) 517 1,418
Destination 875 645
Total Price $39,875 $30,255
Total Invoice $37,535 $28,179

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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: $9,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,654
Model Year20122008
ModelS60Forester
TrimT62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp I6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/55-17
Total Price$39,875$30,255
Adjustments for Features0-320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,875$29,935
Total Invoice$37,535$28,179
Adjustments for Features0-298
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,535$27,881

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelS60Forester
TrimT62.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$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 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Fog lights $125
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 
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$5,675$5,995
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-298

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelS60Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length182.2 in176.6 in
Width73.4 in68.3 in
Height58.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,812 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.057.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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