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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: $31,645

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,960

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,419

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,320

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082009
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $28,195
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $26,409
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,800
Universal garage door opener     82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     183
Skid plate (one)     258
Wheel-lip moldings     432
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,650
Universal garage door opener     54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     119
Skid plate (one)     168
Wheel-lip moldings     324
Options (change) 3,355 3,355 2,755
Options (change) 2,884 2,884 2,315
Destination 745 745 695
Total Price $52,605 $53,970 $31,645
Total Invoice $48,739 $50,008 $29,419

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,420
Model Year200820082009
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/55-17
Total Price$52,605$53,970$31,645
Adjustments for Features-3,130-2,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,475$51,040$31,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,565$0
Total Invoice$48,739$50,008$29,419
Adjustments for Features-2,900-2,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,839$47,293$29,419
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,454$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082009
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 Sport2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
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 
Hood scoop  $100
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row  $75
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
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $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 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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,425$8,225$5,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$2,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,900-2,7150

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
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 Weight4,826 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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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

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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