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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: $33,727

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $24,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201920192019
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,995 $56,300 $61,250 $62,350
Bodyside moldings 240      
Wheel-lip moldings 453      
Navigation system 1,600      
Cargo cover 166      
Obstacle detection, rear 363      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 185      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595
Bodyside moldings 156      
Wheel-lip moldings 340      
Navigation system 1,335      
Cargo cover 108      
Obstacle detection, rear 272      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 120      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   559 559 559
Options (change) 3,007 595 595 595
Options (change) 2,331 559 559 559
Destination 725 995 995 995
Total Price $33,727 $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 Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,348
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,865
Model Year2011201920192019
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4
TransmissionT4T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 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$33,727$57,890$62,840$63,940
Adjustments for Features0-9,815-10,990-11,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,727$48,075$51,850$52,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,775$4,385

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2011201920192019
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringT6 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
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
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
Cargo tray$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Roof rails$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic information $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
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
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 release, second row seats$50   
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$6,310$16,125$17,300$17,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,815$10,990$11,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-263-272-279

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20112019
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.4,623 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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