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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,368

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $11,177

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,032

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited   
Difference: $11,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,900 $26,495 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,566 $24,814 $26,186 $28,084
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560      
Rear spoiler 455 368 368  
Heated front seats 500      
Metal pedals 190      
Navigation system   1,800 1,600 1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185 185 185
Obstacle detection, rear   363 363 363
Satellite radio   432    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 528      
Rear spoiler 387 276 276  
Heated front seats 470      
Metal pedals 170      
Navigation system   1,501 1,335 1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120 120 120
Obstacle detection, rear   272 272 272
Satellite radio   324    
Options (change) 1,705 3,148 2,516 2,148
Options (change) 1,555 2,493 2,003 1,727
Destination 940 725 725 725
Total Price $41,545 $30,368 $31,236 $32,868
Total Invoice $39,061 $28,032 $28,914 $30,536

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,812
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,746
Model Year2016201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4170hp H4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8140, 6140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,545$30,368$31,236$32,868
Adjustments for Features-1,3650-700-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,180$30,368$30,536$31,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$168$1,625
Total Invoice$39,061$28,032$28,914$30,536
Adjustments for Features-1,2830-648-813
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,778$28,032$28,266$29,723
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$234$1,691

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2016201120112011
ModelForesterForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X Limited2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900$900
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25   
Sunshade, rear, power$225   
Sunshades, second row$125   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100   
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900   
Sunroof, large $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0   
DVD-compatible player$0   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Wi-Fi hotspot$50   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125   
Automatic-off headlights $25$25$25
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100   
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75
Leather door panel trim$250   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals$75  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$6,550$5,185$5,885$6,060
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,365$0$700$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2830-648-813

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162011
ModelForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.0 in
Length185.6 in179.5 in
Width73.4 in70.1 in
Height58.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,251 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 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 Headroom37.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested80068%
Total Not Requested37532%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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