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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: $32,459

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,271

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,202

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelV50Forester
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,500 $29,995
Base Invoice $33,370 $28,084
Climate Package 675  
Navigation system 2,205 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Climate Package 634  
Navigation system 2,073 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 4,405 1,669
Options (change) 4,141 1,323
Destination 825 795
Total Price $40,730 $32,459
Total Invoice $38,336 $30,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,292
Model Year20092013
ModelV50Forester
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,730$32,459
Adjustments for Features0-170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,730$32,289
Total Invoice$38,336$30,202
Adjustments for Features0-158
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,336$30,044

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelV50Forester
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power release, second row seats $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,165$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-158

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092013
ModelV50Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in103.0 in
Length178.0 in169.5 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height57.4 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft368.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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