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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: $30,521

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $27,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,895 $56,300 $61,250 $62,350
4-speed automatic 1,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Rear spoiler 353      
Satellite radio 445      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595
4-speed automatic 909      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Rear spoiler 230      
Satellite radio 334      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   559 559 559
Options (change) 1,981 595 595 595
Options (change) 1,592 559 559 559
Destination 645 995 995 995
Total Price $30,521 $57,890 $62,840 $63,940

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,889
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,143
Model Year2008201920192019
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4
TransmissionA4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7330, 10330, 10330, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$30,521$57,890$62,840$63,940
Adjustments for Features0-12,480-13,655-14,145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,521$45,410$49,185$49,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,775$4,385

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2008201920192019
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Sunshades, second row   $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Cyclist detection $25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Full-size spare tire$225   
Hill descent control $250$250$250
Intersection collision mitigation $100$100$100
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Run-off road collision prepartion $25$25$25
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75   
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Road sign information $75$75$75
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked fog lights $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats $600$600$600
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals  $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50$50$50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,870$18,350$19,525$20,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$12,480$13,655$14,145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-335-338-344

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20082019
ModelForesterXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase99.4 in117.5 in
Length176.6 in194.8 in
Width68.3 in79.1 in
Height65.0 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,350 lb.4,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.5 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.7 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.6 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.0 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
32.041.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
57.7 ft385.7 ft3

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