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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: $30,016

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,084

Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $10,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $27,995 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $26,222 $28,051 $30,836
Climate Package 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Platinum Package   3,100      
Navigation system     1,100    
Door sill trim plates     36 36 36
Cargo organizer     60 60 60
Climate Package 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Platinum Package   2,914      
Navigation system     975    
Door sill trim plates     23 23 23
Cargo organizer     39 39 39
Options (change) 1,350 4,450 1,196 96 96
Options (change) 1,269 4,183 1,037 62 62
Destination 875 875 825 825 825
Total Price $40,625 $46,525 $30,016 $30,916 $33,916
Total Invoice $38,240 $43,786 $28,084 $28,938 $31,723

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,019
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,540
Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6170hp H4170hp H4250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6CVTCVTCVT-8
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 12?, 6440, 8440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/60-17225/60-17225/55-18
Total Price$40,625$46,525$30,016$30,916$33,916
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-410-610-810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,625$44,800$29,606$30,306$33,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0$700$3,500
Total Invoice$38,240$43,786$28,084$28,938$31,723
Adjustments for Features0-1,623-384-571-758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,240$42,163$27,700$28,367$30,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,923$0$667$3,265

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122012201420142014
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i Limited2.5i Touring2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
CVT  $1000$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener $100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Hill descent control  $250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Terrain selector  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100$100$100$100
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $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$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound $250   
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information $25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass $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$150
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$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 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$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$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  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$6,575$8,300$6,985$7,185$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$410$610$810
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,623-384-571-758

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122014
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 Weight4,545 lb.3,297 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 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

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5i Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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