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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: $32,274

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,376

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,082

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $8,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102013
ModelV50Forester
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $33,050 $29,995
Base Invoice $31,067 $28,084
Climate Package 900  
Navigation system 1,800 1,000
Preferred Package 1,250  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
Bodyside moldings   240
Climate Package 846  
Navigation system 1,692 888
Preferred Package 1,175  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
Bodyside moldings   156
Options (change) 6,750 1,484
Options (change) 6,420 1,203
Destination 850 795
Total Price $40,650 $32,274
Total Invoice $38,337 $30,082

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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: $7,796
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,708
Model Year20102013
ModelV50Forester
TrimT5 R-Design2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine227hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,650$32,274
Adjustments for Features-5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,070$32,274
Total Invoice$38,337$30,082
Adjustments for Features-5470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,790$30,082

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
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 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
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 
Compass$0 
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 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$5,915$5,335
Value of Feature Adjustments$580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5470

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102013
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		12.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		44.2 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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90056%
Total Not Requested70044%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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