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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: $33,197

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $22,443

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,763

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $21,598

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $29,995
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $28,084
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Navigation system       1,000
Bodyside moldings       240
Cargo cover       166
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       185
Obstacle detection, rear       363
Wheel-lip moldings       453
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Navigation system       888
Bodyside moldings       156
Cargo cover       108
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       120
Obstacle detection, rear       272
Wheel-lip moldings       340
Options (change) 595 595 595 2,407
Options (change) 559 559 559 1,884
Destination 995 995 995 795
Total Price $55,640 $59,640 $60,740 $33,197
Total Invoice $52,361 $56,121 $57,155 $30,763

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,526
Model Year2018201820182013
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4224hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8T4
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20225/55-17
Total Price$55,640$59,640$60,740$33,197
Adjustments for Features-9,640-10,815-11,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,000$48,825$49,435$33,197
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,361$56,121$57,155$30,763
Adjustments for Features-9,072-10,177-10,6380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,289$45,944$46,517$30,763
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2018201820182013
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rails   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Hood scoop   $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights   $25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Foldaway tray table, second row   $75
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power release, second row seats   $50
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$16,000$17,175$17,665$6,360
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,640$10,815$11,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,072-10,177-10,6380

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20182013
ModelXC90Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.5 in103.0 in
Length194.8 in169.5 in
Width79.1 in70.1 in
Height69.9 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.6 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in38.0 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft368.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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