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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: $30,748

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,538

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $10,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelS60S60S60ForesterForester
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,400 $39,250 $42,700 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $30,456 $36,895 $40,138 $26,094 $27,992
Platinum Package 5,850 3,350 3,000    
235/45VR17 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185 185
Navigation system       1,000 1,000
Universal garage door opener       93 93
Rear spoiler       368  
Remote start       432 432
Platinum Package 5,499 3,149 2,820    
235/45VR17 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517    
Heated front seats 470 470 470    
Xenon HID headlights 752 752      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120 120
Navigation system       888 888
Universal garage door opener       61 61
Rear spoiler       276  
Remote start       324 324
Options (change) 7,700 5,200 4,050 2,078 1,710
Options (change) 7,238 4,888 3,807 1,669 1,393
Destination 915 915 915 775 775
Total Price $41,015 $45,365 $47,665 $30,748 $32,380
Total Invoice $38,609 $42,698 $44,860 $28,538 $30,160

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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: $9,877
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,704
Model Year20142014201420122012
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)235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,015$45,365$47,665$30,748$32,380
Adjustments for Features-390-2,190-2,3150-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,625$43,175$45,350$30,748$32,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$4,725$0$1,457
Total Invoice$38,609$42,698$44,860$28,538$30,160
Adjustments for Features-367-2,061-2,1790-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,242$40,637$42,681$28,538$29,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,395$4,439$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142014201420122012
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
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Security status communicator$50$50$50  
Temporary spare tire   $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100  
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rails   $250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers   $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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
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  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50  
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   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$5,875$7,675$7,800$5,485$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments$390$2,190$2,315$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-367-2,061-2,1790-163

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
ModelS60Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in103.0 in
Length182.2 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,529 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Folding passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested327560%
Total Not Requested222540%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Folding passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested117552%
Total Not Requested107548%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250No
Cargo organizer100No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic information25Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested107554%
Total Not Requested92546%

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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