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Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,225

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,425

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,548

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelXC70Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $36,775 $33,795
Base Invoice $34,569 $31,569
Convenience Package 1,195  
Premium Package 2,995  
Personal Car Communicator 495  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 295  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,395
Door sill trim plates   38
Cargo organizer   60
Universal garage door opener   76
Cargo net   90
Rear bumper protector   95
Cargo cover   182
Remote start   445
Convenience Package 1,027  
Premium Package 2,575  
Personal Car Communicator 426  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,458  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Satellite radio 254  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation system 1,823  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,195
Door sill trim plates   24
Cargo organizer   39
Universal garage door opener   49
Cargo net   58
Rear bumper protector   61
Cargo cover   118
Remote start   333
Options (change) 10,070 2,580
Options (change) 8,659 2,006
Destination 745 850
Total Price $47,590 $37,225
Total Invoice $43,973 $34,425

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,368
Model Year20082016
ModelXC70Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16225/55-18
Total Price$47,590$37,225
Adjustments for Features-1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,395$37,225
Total Invoice$43,973$34,425
Adjustments for Features-1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,793$34,425

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelXC70Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Heartbeat monitor$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Security status communicator$50 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
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 fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,465$6,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1800

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082016
ModelXC70Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.8 in103.9 in
Length190.5 in180.9 in
Width75.8 in70.7 in
Height63.1 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,092 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 3.2

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested79061%
Total Not Requested50039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested190075%
Total Not Requested65025%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heartbeat monitor0No
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested40089%
Total Not Requested5011%
Collision Avoidance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested125089%
Total Not Requested15011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested185087%
Total Not Requested27513%

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