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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: $31,504

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $13,021

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,134

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $12,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $27,995 $29,995
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $26,186 $28,084
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100    
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Wheel-lip moldings     453 453
Navigation system     1,600 1,600
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914    
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Wheel-lip moldings     340 340
Navigation system     1,335 1,335
Options (change) 5,250 4,450 2,784 2,416
Options (change) 4,935 4,183 2,223 1,947
Destination 875 875 725 725
Total Price $44,525 $46,525 $31,504 $33,136
Total Invoice $41,906 $43,786 $29,134 $30,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,931
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,805
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$44,525$46,525$31,504$33,136
Adjustments for Features-2,090-1,8900-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,435$44,635$31,504$32,961
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$1,457
Total Invoice$41,906$43,786$29,134$30,756
Adjustments for Features-1,967-1,7790-162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,939$42,007$29,134$30,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,460

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900$900
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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$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  
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$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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power release, second row seats  $50$50
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,800$6,600$4,710$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,090$1,890$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,967-1,7790-162

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,545 lb.3,251 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 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%
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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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