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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: $29,965

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $11,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,756

Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited   
Difference: $11,652

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,700 $42,700 $25,995 $28,195
Base Invoice $37,318 $40,138 $24,330 $26,409
Climate Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Platinum Package   2,700    
iPod integration     223 223
Rear spoiler     367  
Wheel-lip moldings     432 432
Satellite radio     453 453
Navigation system     1,800 1,800
Climate Package 658 658    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Platinum Package   2,538    
iPod integration     145 145
Rear spoiler     275  
Wheel-lip moldings     324 324
Satellite radio     340 340
Navigation system     1,647 1,650
Options (change) 1,250 3,950 3,275 2,908
Options (change) 1,175 3,713 2,731 2,459
Destination 915 915 695 695
Total Price $41,865 $47,565 $29,965 $31,798
Total Invoice $39,408 $44,766 $27,756 $29,563

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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 / Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,673
Model Year2014201420092009
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I6240hp I6170hp H4224hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T4T4
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 12140, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$41,865$47,565$29,965$31,798
Adjustments for Features-1,040-3,1150-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,825$44,450$29,965$31,563
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,625$0$1,598
Total Invoice$39,408$44,766$27,756$29,563
Adjustments for Features-979-2,9320-218
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,429$41,834$27,756$29,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,405$0$1,589

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420092009
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited2.5 XT Limited
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 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera $200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer $100  
Cargo tray  $40 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
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
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop   $100
Sunroof$900$900  
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound $250$250$250
Traffic information $25  
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125$125
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  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$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  
Folding third row seats$600$600  
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,925$9,000$5,885$6,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$3,115$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-979-2,9320-218

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142009
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85060%
Total Not Requested57540%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X L.L. Bean / Limited

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 Limited

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

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