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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: $32,385

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $25,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,195 $56,300 $62,000 $62,600
Bodyside moldings 238      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Wheel-lip moldings 432      
Navigation system 1,800      
Cargo cover 166      
iPod integration 223      
Satellite radio 453      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595
Bodyside moldings 155      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Wheel-lip moldings 324      
Navigation system 1,650      
Cargo cover 108      
iPod integration 145      
Satellite radio 340      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   559 559 559
Options (change) 3,495 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,841 559 559 559
Destination 695 995 995 995
Total Price $32,385 $57,890 $63,590 $64,190

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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: $14,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,694
Model Year2009202020202020
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4
TransmissionT4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6330, 10330, 10330, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$32,385$57,890$63,590$64,190
Adjustments for Features0-10,855-12,030-12,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,385$47,035$51,560$51,670
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,525$4,635

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2009202020202020
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT LimitedT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
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
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
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
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
Run-off road collision prepartion $25$25$25
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Aluminum roof rails $250$250$250
Cargo mat   $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
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   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350
Bodyside moldings$75   
Hood scoop$100   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
iPod integration$100   
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
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$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
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  
Foldaway tray table, second row$75   
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
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals$75 $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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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$6,070$16,925$18,100$18,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,855$12,030$12,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-291-294-303

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20092020
ModelForesterXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in117.5 in
Length179.5 in194.8 in
Width70.1 in79.1 in
Height65.9 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in37.0 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
33.541.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.3 ft385.7 ft3

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