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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,053

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,192

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,834

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterXC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $46,400
Base Invoice $26,005 $43,651
Universal garage door opener 87  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Rear spoiler 353  
Skid plate (one) 110  
4-speed automatic 800  
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Universal garage door opener 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Rear spoiler 230  
Skid plate (one) 71  
4-speed automatic 728  
Climate Package   580
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Options (change) 1,533 1,150
Options (change) 1,204 988
Destination 625 695
Total Price $30,053 $48,245
Total Invoice $27,834 $45,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,212
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,760
Model Year20062006
ModelForesterXC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine230hp H4311hp V8
TransmissionA4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16235/65-17
Total Price$30,053$48,245
Adjustments for Features0-3,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,053$44,265
Total Invoice$27,834$45,334
Adjustments for Features0-3,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,834$41,594

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterXC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Rear seat audio controls $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding third row seats $600
Integrated second row child seat, one $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25
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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,020$9,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,740

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20062006
ModelForesterXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in112.6 in
Length176.6 in188.9 in
Width68.3 in74.7 in
Height65.0 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.043.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

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