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Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,102

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,535

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,715

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $3,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelV50Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,140 $33,795
Base Invoice $26,487 $31,569
Dynamic Trim Package 1,895  
Convenience Package (wagon) 405  
Climate Package 412  
Premium Package 2,195  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Stability control 695  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo cover   182
Dynamic Trim Package 1,629  
Convenience Package (wagon) 348  
Climate Package 354  
Premium Package 1,887  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Stability control 597  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo cover   118
Options (change) 9,802 457
Options (change) 8,743 296
Destination 695 850
Total Price $38,637 $35,102
Total Invoice $35,925 $32,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,195
Model Year20062016
ModelV50Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine218hp I5250hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 6440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-18
Total Price$38,637$35,102
Adjustments for Features0-2,130
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,637$32,972
Total Invoice$35,925$32,715
Adjustments for Features0-1,985
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,925$30,730

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelV50Forester
TrimT52.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Terrain selector $200
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,090$7,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,130
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,985

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelV50Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.9 in
Length177.7 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft374.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180073%
Total Not Requested65027%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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