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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: $31,199

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,426

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,998

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $7,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelS60S60S60ForesterForester
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $28,395 $29,995
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $26,586 $28,084
Premium Package 1,900 1,500      
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 363 363
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Climate Package     800    
Wood trim     0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Navigation system       1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Rear spoiler       368  
Premium Package 1,786 1,410      
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear 470 470 470 272 272
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Climate Package     752    
Wood trim     0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Navigation system       888 888
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Rear spoiler       276  
Options (change) 6,450 5,250 4,550 2,009 1,641
Options (change) 6,063 4,935 4,277 1,617 1,341
Destination 875 875 875 795 795
Total Price $38,625 $44,575 $48,375 $31,199 $32,431
Total Invoice $36,360 $41,953 $45,525 $28,998 $30,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,661
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,510
Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelS60S60S60ForesterForester
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$38,625$44,575$48,375$31,199$32,431
Adjustments for Features0-1,900-2,890-1,235-1,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,625$42,675$45,485$29,964$31,021
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,860$0$1,057
Total Invoice$36,360$41,953$45,525$28,998$30,220
Adjustments for Features0-1,788-2,720-1,148-1,314
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,360$40,165$42,805$27,850$28,906
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,445$0$1,056

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201220132013
ModelS60S60S60ForesterForester
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900$900
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop    $100
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power release, second row seats   $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Total Value of Features$4,600$6,500$7,490$5,835$6,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,900$2,890$1,235$1,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,788-2,720-1,148-1,314

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122013
ModelS60Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length182.2 in169.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.068.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested140068%
Total Not Requested65032%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested92561%
Total Not Requested60039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20048%
Total Not Requested21552%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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