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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: $32,486

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $20,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,267

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,064

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $29,895 $46,300 $47,550
Base Invoice $27,992 $43,059 $44,222
Navigation system 1,000    
Wheel-lip moldings 453    
Obstacle detection, rear 363    
Climate Package   675 675
Technology Package   2,295 2,295
Convenience Package   2,300 2,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525 525
Navigation system 888    
Wheel-lip moldings 340    
Obstacle detection, rear 272    
Climate Package   634 634
Technology Package   2,157 2,157
Convenience Package   2,162 2,162
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494 494
Options (change) 1,816 5,795 5,795
Options (change) 1,500 5,447 5,447
Destination 775 825 825
Total Price $32,486 $52,920 $54,170
Total Invoice $30,267 $49,331 $50,494

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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: $17,294
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,137
Model Year201220092009
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine224hp H4311hp V8311hp V8
TransmissionT4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7305, 12305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$32,486$52,920$54,170
Adjustments for Features0-3,140-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,486$49,780$51,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,450
Total Invoice$30,267$49,331$50,494
Adjustments for Features0-2,927-2,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,267$46,404$47,754
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year201220092009
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 XT TouringV8V8 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear HVAC unit $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0
Foldaway tray table, second row$75  
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
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
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$5,735$8,875$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,140$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,927-2,740

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20122009
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.4,826 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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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested87585%
Total Not Requested15015%

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