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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: $33,628

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,076

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelForesterXC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $46,400
Base Invoice $28,084 $43,651
Universal garage door opener 93  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185  
Wheel-lip moldings 453  
Navigation system 1,600 2,120
Cargo cover 166  
Obstacle detection, rear 363  
Cargo net 48  
Climate Package   675
Convenience Package   1,295
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Xenon HID headlights   700
Universal garage door opener 61  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120  
Wheel-lip moldings 340  
Navigation system 1,335 1,823
Cargo cover 108  
Obstacle detection, rear 272  
Cargo net 31  
Climate Package   580
Convenience Package   1,113
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Xenon HID headlights   602
Options (change) 2,908 5,265
Options (change) 2,267 4,526
Destination 725 695
Total Price $33,628 $52,360
Total Invoice $31,076 $48,872

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,822
Model Year20112006
ModelForesterXC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4311hp V8
TransmissionT4T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG15/21 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/65-17
Total Price$33,628$52,360
Adjustments for Features0-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,628$50,245
Total Invoice$31,076$48,872
Adjustments for Features0-1,974
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,076$46,898

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20112006
ModelForesterXC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Rear seat audio controls $25
Satellite radio$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Power-folding mirrors $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75 
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, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$5,435$7,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,974

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90 features.

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20112006
ModelForesterXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.6 in
Length179.5 in188.9 in
Width70.1 in74.7 in
Height65.9 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,440 lb.4,612 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.6 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.1 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.6 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		33.5 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		33.543.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		68.3 ft385.1 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested36588%
Total Not Requested5012%

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