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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: $33,628

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $18,732

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,076

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,400 $29,995
Base Invoice $43,651 $28,084
Convenience Package 1,295  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Navigation system 2,120 1,600
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Cargo cover   166
Obstacle detection, rear   363
Wheel-lip moldings   453
Convenience Package 1,113  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Navigation system 1,823 1,335
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Cargo cover   108
Obstacle detection, rear   272
Wheel-lip moldings   340
Options (change) 5,265 2,908
Options (change) 4,526 2,267
Destination 695 725
Total Price $52,360 $33,628
Total Invoice $48,872 $31,076

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,617
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,822
Model Year20062011
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$52,360$33,628
Adjustments for Features-2,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,245$33,628
Total Invoice$48,872$31,076
Adjustments for Features-1,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,898$31,076

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,550$5,435
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,9740

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See a complete comparison of Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062011
ModelXC90Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.0 in
Length188.9 in179.5 in
Width74.7 in70.1 in
Height70.2 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,612 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.1 ft368.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Total Requested36588%
Total Not Requested5012%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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