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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,807

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,483

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,917

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $11,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820072007
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,950 $26,695 $27,895
Base Invoice $34,733 $24,930 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Heated front seats 750    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   42  
Satellite radio   445 445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559    
Heated front seats 705    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   28  
Satellite radio   334 334
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Options (change) 1,345 487 628
Options (change) 1,264 362 453
Destination 995 625 625
Total Price $39,290 $27,807 $29,148
Total Invoice $36,992 $25,917 $27,194

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,355
Model Year201820072007
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4173hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8A4M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8120, 4155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18215/60-16215/55-17
Total Price$39,290$27,807$29,148
Adjustments for Features-3,780-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,510$26,907$29,148
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,241
Total Invoice$36,992$25,917$27,194
Adjustments for Features-3,559-8390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,433$25,078$27,194
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,116

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820072007
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
4-speed automatic $800 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Stability control$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Traction control$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Navigation system$600  
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
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200  
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 recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$9,125$6,245$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,780$900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,559-8390

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182007
ModelForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in99.4 in
Length185.6 in176.6 in
Width73.4 in68.3 in
Height58.4 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 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 Headroom37.6 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 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
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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