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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: $31,374

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,671

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,157

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,395 $29,995 $39,700 $42,500
Base Invoice $26,586 $28,084 $37,318 $39,950
Navigation system 1,000 1,000    
Rear spoiler 368      
Obstacle detection, rear 363 363    
Wheel-lip moldings 453 453    
Platinum Package     5,200 3,100
Upgraded leather upholstery     0  
Wood trim     0  
Climate Package     700 700
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Navigation system 888 888    
Rear spoiler 276      
Obstacle detection, rear 272 272    
Wheel-lip moldings 340 340    
Platinum Package     4,888 2,914
Upgraded leather upholstery     0  
Wood trim     0  
Climate Package     658 658
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Options (change) 2,184 1,816 6,450 4,350
Options (change) 1,776 1,500 6,063 4,089
Destination 795 795 895 895
Total Price $31,374 $32,606 $47,045 $47,745
Total Invoice $29,157 $30,379 $44,276 $44,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,881
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,434
Model Year2013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4224hp H4240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionT4T4T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$31,374$32,606$47,045$47,745
Adjustments for Features0-175-1,790-1,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,374$32,431$45,255$46,155
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,057$0$900
Total Invoice$29,157$30,379$44,276$44,934
Adjustments for Features0-163-1,685-1,496
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,157$30,216$42,591$43,438
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,059$0$847

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2013201320132013
ModelForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer  $100$100
Cargo tray$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
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$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Headlight washers  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$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$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
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat  $25$25
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power release, second row seats$50$50  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Total Value of Features$4,985$5,160$6,775$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$175$1,790$1,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-163-1,685-1,496

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20132013
ModelForesterXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.0 in112.6 in
Length169.5 in188.9 in
Width70.1 in74.7 in
Height65.9 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.4,545 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 X Touring

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

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 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested132558%
Total Not Requested95042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%

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