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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: $28,075

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,875

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,984

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition   
Difference: $12,562

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $26,895 $27,895
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $25,001 $26,005
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325      
Premier Plus Package   400    
Universal garage door opener     87  
Cargo organizer     115 115
Rear spoiler     353 353
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306      
Premier Plus Package   376    
Universal garage door opener     56  
Cargo organizer     72 72
Rear spoiler     230 230
Options (change) 1,675 1,750 555 468
Options (change) 1,575 1,645 358 302
Destination 875 875 625 625
Total Price $40,950 $43,825 $28,075 $28,988
Total Invoice $38,546 $41,248 $25,984 $26,932

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,139
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6173hp H4230hp H4
TransmissionT6T6A4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8120, 4?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20215/60-16215/60-16
Total Price$40,950$43,825$28,075$28,988
Adjustments for Features-3,680-4,330-1,1250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$39,495$26,950$28,988
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,225$0$2,038
Total Invoice$38,546$41,248$25,984$26,932
Adjustments for Features-3,464-4,075-1,0410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,082$37,173$24,943$26,932
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,091$0$1,989

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean Edition2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed automatic  $800 
5-speed manual   $0
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Stability control$400$400  
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75  
Traction control$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo organizer $100$100$100
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
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$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Compass $0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
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-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$8,500$9,150$5,945$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,680$4,330$1,125$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,464-4,075-1,0410

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122006
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 Weight4,545 lb.3,166 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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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Premier Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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