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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: $36,836

Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring   
Difference: $21,804

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212014
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $56,950 $62,650 $63,250 $32,995
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Driver Assist Technology Package       2,400
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       200
Door sill trim plates       36
Cargo cover       182
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       198
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Driver Assist Technology Package       2,087
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror       130
Door sill trim plates       23
Cargo cover       118
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       128
Options (change) 595 595 595 3,016
Options (change) 559 559 559 2,486
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 825
Total Price $58,640 $64,340 $64,940 $36,836

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,864
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,712
Model Year2021202120212014
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4250hp H4
TransmissionT8T8T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG23/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10440, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20225/55-18
Total Price$58,640$64,340$64,940$36,836
Adjustments for Features-6,940-8,115-8,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,700$56,225$56,335$36,836
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,525$4,635$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year2021202120212014
ModelXC90XC90XC90Forester
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription2.0XT Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert   $25
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Lane sway warning   $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
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 
Terrain selector   $200
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 cladding (gray/black)   $250
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof, large   $1100
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
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  $100
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$14,350$15,525$16,015$7,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,940$8,115$8,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-196-209-2190

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20212014
ModelXC90Forester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase117.5 in103.9 in
Length194.8 in180.9 in
Width79.1 in70.7 in
Height69.9 in66.4 in
Curb Weight4,549 lb.3,624 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.5 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 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft334.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft374.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.0XT Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested15086%
Total Not Requested2514%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Driver Assist Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested205098%
Total Not Requested502%

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