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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: $34,055

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,389

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,377

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $11,316

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelXC70Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $37,100 $29,895
Base Invoice $34,874 $27,992
Premier Package 3,450  
AWD 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 363
Remote start 499 432
Class II trailer hitch 895 468
Navigation system   1,000
Bodyside moldings   240
Rear bumper protector   78
Cargo cover   166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Premier Package 3,243  
AWD 1,410  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 526  
Obstacle detection, rear 470 272
Remote start 425 324
Class II trailer hitch 805 351
Navigation system   888
Bodyside moldings   156
Rear bumper protector   51
Cargo cover   108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 7,404 3,385
Options (change) 6,879 2,610
Destination 940 775
Total Price $45,444 $34,055
Total Invoice $42,693 $31,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,109
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,174
Model Year20162012
ModelXC70Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine250hp I5224hp H4
TransmissionT8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/55-17
Total Price$45,444$34,055
Adjustments for Features-2,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,164$34,055
Total Invoice$42,693$31,377
Adjustments for Features-2,1420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,551$31,377

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelXC70Forester
TrimT52.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo mat$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 
Total Value of Features$8,065$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1420

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20162012
ModelXC70Forester
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.8 in103.0 in
Length190.5 in179.5 in
Width75.8 in70.1 in
Height63.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.1 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T5

Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Leather door panel trim250No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Total Requested295079%
Total Not Requested80021%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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