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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: $30,854

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $15,211

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,645

Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring   
Difference: $14,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420122012
ModelXC90XC90ForesterForester
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5 X Touring2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $39,700 $42,700 $27,895 $29,895
Base Invoice $37,318 $40,138 $26,094 $27,992
Platinum Package 4,200 2,700    
Climate Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Navigation system     1,000 1,000
Obstacle detection, rear     363 363
Rear spoiler     368  
Wheel-lip moldings     453 453
Platinum Package 3,948 2,538    
Climate Package 658 658    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Navigation system     888 888
Obstacle detection, rear     272 272
Rear spoiler     276  
Wheel-lip moldings     340 340
Options (change) 5,450 3,950 2,184 1,816
Options (change) 5,123 3,713 1,776 1,500
Destination 915 915 775 775
Total Price $46,065 $47,565 $30,854 $32,486
Total Invoice $43,356 $44,766 $28,645 $30,267

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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: $13,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,697
Model Year2014201420122012
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, 12?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,065$47,565$30,854$32,486
Adjustments for Features-2,140-1,8400-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,925$45,725$30,854$32,311
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,800$0$1,457
Total Invoice$43,356$44,766$28,645$30,267
Adjustments for Features-2,014-1,7320-163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,342$43,034$28,645$30,104
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,692$0$1,459

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2014201420122012
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  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$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$150  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
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$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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
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$7,125$6,825$4,985$5,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,140$1,840$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,014-1,7320-163

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20142012
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?
Wood trim300No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested132549%
Total Not Requested140051%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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
Total Requested82558%
Total Not Requested60042%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 X Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested82589%
Total Not Requested10011%

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