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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,349

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $10,031

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,276

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $9,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820092009
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,950 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $34,733 $24,330 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Heated front seats 750    
Metal pedals 90    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183 183
iPod integration   223 223
Satellite radio   453 453
Navigation system   1,800 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559    
Heated front seats 705    
Metal pedals 80    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119 119
iPod integration   145 145
Satellite radio   340 340
Navigation system   1,647 1,650
Options (change) 1,435 2,659 2,659
Options (change) 1,344 2,251 2,254
Destination 995 695 695
Total Price $39,380 $29,349 $31,549
Total Invoice $37,072 $27,276 $29,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,416
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,276
Model Year201820092009
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4T4
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,380$29,349$31,549
Adjustments for Features-1,6150-435
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,765$29,349$31,114
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,765
Total Invoice$37,072$27,276$29,358
Adjustments for Features-1,5200-405
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,552$27,276$28,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,677

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820092009
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900$900
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 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop  $100
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
DVD-compatible player$0  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
iPod integration $100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $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
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$7,575$5,960$6,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,615$0$435
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5200-405

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182009
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 Weight3,704 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 L.L. Bean / Limited

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 Limited

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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