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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: $29,783

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,542

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,769

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,243

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $46,300 $47,550
Base Invoice $26,116 $43,059 $44,222
Skid plate (one) 110    
Rear spoiler 353    
4-speed automatic 800    
Climate Package   675 675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Skid plate (one) 71    
Rear spoiler 230    
4-speed automatic 727    
Climate Package   634 634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 1,263 1,200 1,200
Options (change) 1,028 1,128 1,128
Destination 625 825 825
Total Price $29,783 $48,325 $49,575
Total Invoice $27,769 $45,012 $46,175

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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: $14,412
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,396
Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4311hp V8311hp V8
TransmissionA4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/26 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$29,783$48,325$49,575
Adjustments for Features0-4,130-3,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,783$44,195$45,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$27,769$45,012$46,175
Adjustments for Features0-3,847-3,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,769$41,165$42,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year200720092009
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Hood scoop$100  
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
Folding passenger seat $150$150
Folding third row seats $600$600
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$5,495$9,625$9,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,130$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,847-3,660

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20072009
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.4,826 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
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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