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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: $35,483

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $16,149

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,105

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,798

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.0XT TouringV8V8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $34,295 $48,505 $49,870
Base Invoice $32,028 $45,110 $46,379
Universal garage door opener 76    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 199    
Door sill trim plates 38    
Climate Package   412 412
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Blind spot warning system   695 695
Technology Package     2,295
Universal garage door opener 49    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 129    
Door sill trim plates 24    
Climate Package   354 354
Xenon HID headlights   688  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408 408
Blind spot warning system   598 598
Technology Package     1,973
Options (change) 313 2,382 3,877
Options (change) 202 2,048 3,333
Destination 875 745 745
Total Price $35,483 $51,632 $54,492
Total Invoice $33,105 $47,903 $50,457

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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: $16,549
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,171
Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.0XT TouringV8V8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine250hp H4311hp V8311hp V8
TransmissionCVT-8T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/27 MPG13/19 MPG13/19 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 8160, 8305, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-18235/60-18255/50-19
Total Price$35,483$51,632$54,492
Adjustments for Features-4000-250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,083$51,632$54,242
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,610
Total Invoice$33,105$47,903$50,457
Adjustments for Features-3730-231
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,732$47,903$50,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,323

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Features Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year201720082008
ModelForesterXC90XC90
Trim2.0XT TouringV8V8 Sport
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
PIN Code Access$10  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Hill descent control$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Terrain selector$200  
Vehicle health reports$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Climate Control 
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25
Satellite radio$200 $200
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Compass$0  
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Xenon HID headlights $500$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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
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  
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
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$8,900$8,500$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$0$250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3730-231

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Forester vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20172008
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 Weight3,624 lb.4,826 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 Room53.9 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 Room53.0 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
Volvo XC90 V8

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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