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Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Pathfinder Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,425

Volvo XC90 3.2   
Difference: $140

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,241

Nissan Pathfinder LE   
Difference: $571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Pathfinder
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $40,240
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $37,264
Climate Package 800 800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
AWD 2,000 2,000  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,800 1,800  
Platinum Package   3,100  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     200
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     1,100
4WD w/low range     2,200
Climate Package 752 752  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
AWD 1,880 1,880  
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,692 1,692  
Platinum Package   2,914  
4.0L V6     0
Floor mats     163
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted     954
4WD w/low range     2,035
Options (change) 5,150 8,250 3,500
Options (change) 4,841 7,755 3,152
Destination 875 875 825
Total Price $44,425 $50,325 $44,565
Total Invoice $41,812 $47,358 $41,241

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Nissan Pathfinder LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $785
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,427
Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Pathfinder
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6266hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD4WD w/4L
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG15/21 MPG14/20 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 12?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20265/60-18
Total Price$44,425$50,325$44,565
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,425$48,600$43,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0
Total Invoice$41,812$47,358$41,241
Adjustments for Features0-1,623-856
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,812$45,735$40,385
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,923$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year201220122012
ModelXC90XC90Pathfinder
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLE
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700 
4WD w/low range  $2200
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40
Cargo net  $40
Cargo organizer $100 
Class IV trailer hitch  $300
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Roof rails$250$250 
Storage compartment under second row seats  $50
Trailering equipment (7 wire)  $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Running boards  $350
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens$1200$1200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted  $1000
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
Navigation system $600$600
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information $25$25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
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, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
White-letter tires  $0
Total Value of Features$8,050$9,775$8,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,623-856

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Nissan Pathfinder

Model Year20122012
ModelXC90Pathfinder
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in112.2 in
Length188.9 in192.3 in
Width74.7 in72.8 in
Height70.2 in72.0 in
Curb Weight4,744 lb.4,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in58.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in34.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in36.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.1 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in28.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft316.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft349.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft379.2 ft3

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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
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Nissan Pathfinder LE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
4WD w/low range
FeatureValueRequested?
4WD w/low range0Yes
Tow hook(s), front40No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested40100%
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
FeatureValueRequested?
4.0L V6
DOHC-4v
266 hp@5600
291 lb-ft@4000
1000Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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