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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: $30,016

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,084

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $27,995 $29,995 $32,995 $38,400 $41,200
Base Invoice $26,222 $28,051 $30,836 $36,096 $38,728
Navigation system 1,100        
Door sill trim plates 36 36 36    
Cargo organizer 60 60 60    
Climate Package       800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Platinum Package         3,100
Navigation system 975        
Door sill trim plates 23 23 23    
Cargo organizer 39 39 39    
Climate Package       752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517 517
Platinum Package         2,914
Options (change) 1,196 96 96 1,350 4,450
Options (change) 1,037 62 62 1,269 4,183
Destination 825 825 825 875 875
Total Price $30,016 $30,916 $33,916 $40,625 $46,525
Total Invoice $28,084 $28,938 $31,723 $38,240 $43,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,540
Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionCVTCVTCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 8440, 8160, 8650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$30,016$30,916$33,916$40,625$46,525
Adjustments for Features-410-610-8100-1,725
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,606$30,306$33,106$40,625$44,800
Cost Above Minimum$0$700$3,500$0$4,175
Total Invoice$28,084$28,938$31,723$38,240$43,786
Adjustments for Features-384-571-7580-1,623
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,700$28,367$30,965$38,240$42,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$667$3,265$0$3,923

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20142014201420122012
ModelForesterForesterForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350$350  
Universal garage door opener    $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows   $500$500
Terrain selector$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100$100 $100
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate   $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls   $150$150
Rear HVAC unit   $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Navigation system$600$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls   $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Surround sound    $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Compass    $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$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Floor mats, third row (optional)   $0$0
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,985$7,185$7,385$6,575$8,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$410$610$810$0$1,725
Value of Feature Adjustments-384-571-7580-1,623

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20142012
ModelForesterXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in112.6 in
Length180.9 in188.9 in
Width70.7 in74.7 in
Height66.4 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,297 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.443.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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