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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: $32,401

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $20,741

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,176

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $19,025

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 Sport2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $29,895
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $27,992
Climate Package 412 412  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Technology Package   2,295  
Universal garage door opener     93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     185
Wheel-lip moldings     453
Climate Package 354 354  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 888
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Technology Package   1,973  
Universal garage door opener     61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     120
Wheel-lip moldings     340
Options (change) 3,892 5,387 1,731
Options (change) 3,346 4,631 1,409
Destination 745 745 775
Total Price $53,142 $56,002 $32,401
Total Invoice $49,201 $51,755 $30,176

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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: $18,176
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,650
Model Year200820082012
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 Sport2.5 XT Touring
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, 8305, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/55-17
Total Price$53,142$56,002$32,401
Adjustments for Features-2,565-2,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,577$53,187$32,401
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$49,201$51,755$30,176
Adjustments for Features-2,375-2,6020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,826$49,153$30,176
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,327$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200820082012
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 Sport2.5 XT Touring
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 
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
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
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250 
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
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
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
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 release, second row seats  $50
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$8,450$8,700$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,565$2,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,375-2,6020

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082012
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70047%
Total Not Requested80053%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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