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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: $29,803

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,741

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,771

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $48,000 $28,195
Base Invoice $45,120 $26,409
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration   223
Skid plate (one)   258
Wheel-lip moldings   432
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
iPod integration   145
Skid plate (one)   168
Wheel-lip moldings   324
Options (change) 550 913
Options (change) 517 637
Destination 875 695
Total Price $49,425 $29,803
Total Invoice $46,512 $27,741

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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: $16,492
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,825
Model Year20112009
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine311hp V8224hp H4
TransmissionT6T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 880, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/55-17
Total Price$49,425$29,803
Adjustments for Features-3,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,295$29,803
Total Invoice$46,512$27,741
Adjustments for Features-2,9460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,566$27,741

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
ModelXC90Forester
TrimV82.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rails $250
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
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Surround sound $250
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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
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, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 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$8,975$5,845
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9460

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20112009
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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