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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: $36,395

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $19,295

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,774

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.0XT TouringT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $33,095 $52,250 $56,250 $57,350
Base Invoice $30,927 $49,115 $52,875 $53,909
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,895      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199      
Door sill trim plates 38      
Cargo cover 182      
Universal garage door opener 76      
Cargo organizer 60      
Convenience Package   1,850 1,850 1,850
Metallic paint (extra cost)   595 595 595
Navigation and Eyesight Package 1,638      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129      
Door sill trim plates 24      
Cargo cover 118      
Universal garage door opener 49      
Cargo organizer 39      
Convenience Package   1,739 1,739 1,739
Metallic paint (extra cost)   559 559 559
Options (change) 2,450 2,445 2,445 2,445
Options (change) 1,997 2,298 2,298 2,298
Destination 850 995 995 995
Total Price $36,395 $55,690 $59,690 $60,790
Total Invoice $33,774 $52,408 $56,168 $57,202

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,330
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,079
Model Year2015201720172017
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.0XT TouringT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4
TransmissionCVT-8T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/28 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8330, 10330, 10330, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20
Total Price$36,395$55,690$59,690$60,790
Adjustments for Features0-6,965-8,340-8,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,395$48,725$51,350$51,960
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,625$3,235
Total Invoice$33,774$52,408$56,168$57,202
Adjustments for Features0-6,555-7,848-8,309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,774$45,853$48,320$48,893
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,467$3,040

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2015201720172017
ModelForesterXC90XC90XC90
Trim2.0XT TouringT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25   
Remote app $25$25$25
Semi-automated parking system $500$500$500
Sunshades, second row   $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear $100$100$100
Cyclist detection $25$25$25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
Intersection collision mitigation $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75   
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Lane sway warning$25   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
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
Terrain selector$200   
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 cladding (gray/black)$250   
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200$1200
Sunroof, large$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
CD player$125   
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
MP3-compatible player$50   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information$25   
Traffic information $25$25$25
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
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
Road sign information $75$75$75
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$100  
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 
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100 
Total Value of Features$7,410$14,375$15,750$16,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,965$8,340$8,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,555-7,848-8,309

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20152017
ModelForesterXC90
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in117.5 in
Length180.9 in194.8 in
Width70.7 in79.1 in
Height66.4 in69.9 in
Curb Weight3,624 lb.4,589 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom41.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in57.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 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
34.4 ft315.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.441.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.7 ft385.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Navigation and Eyesight Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0Yes
Total Requested222597%
Total Not Requested753%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Momentum

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested20010%
Total Not Requested177590%

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