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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: $34,920

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,597

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $13,339

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,400 $33,795
Base Invoice $43,651 $31,569
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Universal garage door opener   76
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   199
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Universal garage door opener   49
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   129
Options (change) 1,850 275
Options (change) 1,590 178
Destination 695 850
Total Price $48,945 $34,920
Total Invoice $45,936 $32,597

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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: $13,720
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,053
Model Year20062016
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/55-18
Total Price$48,945$34,920
Adjustments for Features-3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,640$34,920
Total Invoice$45,936$32,597
Adjustments for Features-2860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,650$32,597

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Terrain selector $200
Vehicle health reports $0
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Skid plate (one)$50 
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,600$7,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2860

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20062016
ModelXC90Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in103.9 in
Length188.9 in180.9 in
Width74.7 in70.7 in
Height70.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,612 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.3 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.1 ft374.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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