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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: $30,035

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,977

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $5,559

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082007
ModelV50Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $29,715 $27,895
Base Invoice $27,932 $26,116
Climate Package 675  
Premium Package 2,480  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
AWD 1,850  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   87
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   800
Climate Package 580  
Premium Package 2,132  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
AWD 1,739  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   56
Satellite radio   334
4-speed automatic   727
Options (change) 5,480 1,515
Options (change) 4,859 1,236
Destination 745 625
Total Price $35,940 $30,035
Total Invoice $33,536 $27,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,931
Model Year20082007
ModelV50Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,940$30,035
Adjustments for Features-1,7450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,195$30,035
Total Invoice$33,536$27,977
Adjustments for Features-1,6280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,908$27,977

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelV50Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,015$5,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6280

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082007
ModelV50Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in99.4 in
Length177.7 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested230069%
Total Not Requested105031%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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

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