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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: $37,950

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $10,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,080

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $9,491

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelXC70Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $36,775 $34,295
Base Invoice $34,569 $32,028
Convenience Package 1,195  
Premium Package 2,995  
Personal Car Communicator 495  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,695  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Satellite radio 295  
Blind spot warning system 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,595
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  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Collision Avoidance Package 1,458  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Satellite radio 254  
Blind spot warning system 598  
Navigation system 1,823  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Navigation and Eyesight Package   1,366
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) 10,765 2,780
Options (change) 9,257 2,177
Destination 745 875
Total Price $48,285 $37,950
Total Invoice $44,571 $35,080

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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: $12,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,095
Model Year20082017
ModelXC70Forester
Trim3.22.0XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine235hp I6250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/65-16225/55-18
Total Price$48,285$37,950
Adjustments for Features0-1,735
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,285$36,215
Total Invoice$44,571$35,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,604
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,571$33,476

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
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 
Heated steering wheel $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Backup collision intervention $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Heartbeat monitor$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane sway warning $25
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Security status communicator$50 
Terrain selector $200
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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
Siri Eyes Free support $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 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated front seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
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$6,315$8,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,735
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,604

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082017
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 in53.9 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 in53.0 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, rear250Yes
Power liftgate350Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Overhead sunglass holder25Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested104081%
Total Not Requested25019%
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?
Torque vectoring, brake-based100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested210076%
Total Not Requested67524%

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