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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: $34,683

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $15,937

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,443

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $14,726

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 R-Design2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,300 $47,550 $33,795
Base Invoice $43,059 $44,222 $31,569
Technology Package 2,295 2,295  
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Door sill trim plates     38
Technology Package 2,157 2,157  
Climate Package 634 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Door sill trim plates     24
Options (change) 3,495 3,495 38
Options (change) 3,285 3,285 24
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $50,620 $51,870 $34,683
Total Invoice $47,169 $48,332 $32,443

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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: $14,582
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,463
Model Year200920092016
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 R-Design2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8311hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12305, 12440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$50,620$51,870$34,683
Adjustments for Features-1,355-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,265$50,715$34,683
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$47,169$48,332$32,443
Adjustments for Features-1,263-1,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,906$47,256$32,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year200920092016
ModelXC90XC90Forester
TrimV8V8 R-Design2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Hill descent control  $250
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Terrain selector  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rails  $250
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 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$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 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,725$8,525$7,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,355$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,263-1,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20092016
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 Weight4,826 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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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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