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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: $28,253

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,592

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,211

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $13,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,695 $27,895 $39,700 $42,500
Base Invoice $24,930 $26,116 $37,318 $39,950
Rear spoiler 353 353    
Satellite radio 445 445    
Cargo organizer 115 115    
Climate Package     700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Premier Plus Package       400
Rear spoiler 230 230    
Satellite radio 334 334    
Cargo organizer 72 72    
Climate Package     658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Premier Plus Package       376
Options (change) 913 913 1,250 1,650
Options (change) 636 636 1,175 1,551
Destination 645 645 895 895
Total Price $28,253 $29,453 $41,845 $45,045
Total Invoice $26,211 $27,397 $39,388 $42,396

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,797
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine173hp H4224hp H4240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionA4M5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 7155, 7160, 8160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/60-16215/55-17235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$28,253$29,453$41,845$45,045
Adjustments for Features-8650-3,380-4,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,388$29,453$38,465$40,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,065$0$2,350
Total Invoice$26,211$27,397$39,388$42,396
Adjustments for Features-8020-3,182-3,981
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,409$27,397$36,206$38,415
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,988$0$2,209

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Full-size spare tire$225$225  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Stability control  $400$400
Temporary spare tire  $150$150
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo mat$40   
Cargo organizer$100$100 $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
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$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   
Compass$0  $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$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 seating surfaces, third-row seats  $200$200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0   
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$6,135$5,270$8,650$9,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$865$0$3,380$4,230
Value of Feature Adjustments-8020-3,182-3,981

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20082013
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 Weight3,166 lb.4,545 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 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested10050%
Total Not Requested10050%

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