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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: $30,003

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,971

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $27,895
Base Invoice $45,120 $26,116
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Skid plate (one)   110
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Skid plate (one)   71
Options (change) 550 1,463
Options (change) 517 1,210
Destination 875 645
Total Price $49,425 $30,003
Total Invoice $46,512 $27,971

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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: $15,217
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,584
Model Year20112008
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/55-17
Total Price$49,425$30,003
Adjustments for Features-4,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,220$30,003
Total Invoice$46,512$27,971
Adjustments for Features-3,9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,555$27,971

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$9,925$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9570

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

Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112008
ModelXC90Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.6 in99.4 in
Length188.9 in176.6 in
Width74.7 in68.3 in
Height70.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		8.8 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		43.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		85.1 ft357.7 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%

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