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Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,533

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $18,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,931

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $17,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $36,090
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $33,675
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Heated steering wheel 300 300 300  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       245
Door sill trim plates       53
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Heated steering wheel 282 282 282  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       158
Door sill trim plates       34
Options (change) 895 895 895 528
Options (change) 841 841 841 341
Destination 995 995 995 915
Total Price $55,940 $59,940 $61,040 $37,533
Total Invoice $52,643 $56,403 $57,437 $34,931

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,807
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,383
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG23/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$55,940$59,940$61,040$37,533
Adjustments for Features-4,600-5,775-6,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,340$54,165$54,775$37,533
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,643$56,403$57,437$34,931
Adjustments for Features-4,329-5,434-5,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,314$50,969$51,542$34,931
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
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
PIN Code Access   $10
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Backup collision intervention   $150
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 departure prevention, steering-based   $200
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Lane sway warning   $25
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
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Vehicle health reports   $0
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$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Siri Eyes Free support   $0
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
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, 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$12,100$13,275$13,765$7,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,600$5,775$6,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,329-5,434-5,8950

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182018
ModelXC90Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.5 in103.9 in
Length194.8 in180.9 in
Width79.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,653 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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