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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: $28,180

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,167

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $10,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelS60S60S60ForesterForester
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,950 $39,250 $43,800 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $31,913 $36,895 $41,172 $24,930 $26,116
Premier Package 2,650        
235/45VR17 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560 560 560    
Rear spoiler 445 445   353 353
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       42  
Satellite radio       445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         183
Premier Package 2,491        
235/45VR17 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517    
Rear spoiler 378 378   230 230
Heated front seats 470 470 470    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)       28  
Satellite radio       334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         119
Options (change) 4,155 1,505 1,060 840 981
Options (change) 3,856 1,365 987 592 683
Destination 940 940 940 645 645
Total Price $39,045 $41,695 $45,800 $28,180 $29,521
Total Invoice $36,709 $39,200 $43,099 $26,167 $27,444

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,404
Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelS60S60S60ForesterForester
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4302hp I4325hp I6173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8120, 7155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17235/40-18235/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$39,045$41,695$45,800$28,180$29,521
Adjustments for Features-3,005-3,355-5,480-7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,040$38,340$40,320$27,440$29,521
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,300$4,280$0$2,081
Total Invoice$36,709$39,200$43,099$26,167$27,444
Adjustments for Features-2,825-3,154-5,157-6870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,884$36,046$37,942$25,480$27,444
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,162$4,058$0$1,964

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152015201520082008
ModelS60S60S60ForesterForester
TrimT5T6T6 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
4-speed automatic   $800 
5-speed manual    $0
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Stability control$400$400$400  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100  
Traction control$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo mat   $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100  
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150   
Regenerative braking$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Hood scoop    $100
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150  
Navigation system$600$600$600  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass   $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Fog lights   $125$125
Headlight washers  $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
Steering-linked headlights  $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver   $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 $100
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,400$8,750$10,875$6,135$5,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,005$3,355$5,480$740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,825-3,154-5,157-6870

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20152008
ModelS60Forester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in99.4 in
Length182.5 in176.6 in
Width73.4 in68.3 in
Height58.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 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 Headroom38.3 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
Volvo S60 T5

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested195061%
Total Not Requested122539%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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