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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,377

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $10,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,979

Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring   
Difference: $9,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $36,950 $30,095 $33,095
Base Invoice $34,733 $28,144 $30,927
Platinum Package 4,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595    
Heated front seats 750    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   224 224
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199 199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,895 1,895
Door sill trim plates   38 38
Universal garage door opener   76 76
Platinum Package 3,948    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559    
Heated front seats 705    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   145 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129 129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,638 1,638
Door sill trim plates   24 24
Universal garage door opener   49 49
Options (change) 5,545 2,432 2,432
Options (change) 5,212 1,985 1,985
Destination 995 850 850
Total Price $43,490 $33,377 $36,377
Total Invoice $40,940 $30,979 $33,762

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,148
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,053
Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT8CVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/55-18225/55-18
Total Price$43,490$33,377$36,377
Adjustments for Features-9650-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,525$33,377$36,177
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,800
Total Invoice$40,940$30,979$33,762
Adjustments for Features-9080-186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,032$30,979$33,576
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,597

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year201820152015
ModelForesterForester
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
CVT $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Heated steering wheel$100  
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cyclist detection$25  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200  
Lane sway warning $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Terrain selector $200$200
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rails $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Headlight washers$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Visor mirror, driver $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $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 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,550$7,585$7,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$965$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-9080-186

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182015
ModelForester
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.4 in103.9 in
Length185.6 in180.9 in
Width73.4 in70.7 in
Height58.4 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,704 lb.3,297 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.074.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo T5 Inscription

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Surround sound250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Harman/Kardon, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Road sign information75No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Cyclist detection25No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested165038%
Total Not Requested272562%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

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