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Volvo XC60 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC60 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,856

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,384

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,707

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelXC60XC60XC60Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $44,900 $48,200 $48,700 $27,895
Base Invoice $42,206 $45,308 $45,778 $26,005
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Heated front seats 750 750 750  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183
Rear spoiler       353
4-speed automatic       800
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Heated front seats 705 705 705  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119
Rear spoiler       230
4-speed automatic       728
Options (change) 1,345 1,345 1,345 1,336
Options (change) 1,264 1,264 1,264 1,077
Destination 995 995 995 625
Total Price $47,240 $50,540 $51,040 $29,856
Total Invoice $44,465 $47,567 $48,037 $27,707

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,039
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,903
Model Year2018201820182006
ModelXC60XC60XC60Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4230hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8A4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19235/55-19235/55-19215/60-16
Total Price$47,240$50,540$51,040$29,856
Adjustments for Features-8,345-10,220-11,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,895$40,320$39,195$29,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,425$300$0
Total Invoice$44,465$47,567$48,037$27,707
Adjustments for Features-7,855-9,619-11,1480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,610$37,948$36,889$27,707
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,338$279$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182006
ModelXC60XC60XC60Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed automatic   $800
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Evasive maneuver system$300$300$300 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Oncoming lane collision intervention$200$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control$400$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Roof rack   $300
Storage compartment under second row seats$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250 
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Navigation system $600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information $25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels   $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$13,815$15,690$17,315$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,345$10,220$11,845$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,855-9,619-11,1480

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC60 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182006
ModelXC60Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.8 in99.4 in
Length184.6 in176.6 in
Width74.9 in68.3 in
Height65.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,199 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
22.4 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft357.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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