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Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,716

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,509

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,535

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $10,029

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelXC90XC90WRXWRX
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $29,708 $38,587
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100    
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Navigation Package     2,100  
Door sill trim plates     161  
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914    
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Navigation Package     1,863  
Door sill trim plates     104  
Options (change) 5,950 5,150 2,261 0
Options (change) 5,593 4,841 1,967 0
Destination 875 875 860 860
Total Price $45,225 $47,225 $34,716 $41,755
Total Invoice $42,564 $44,444 $32,535 $39,447

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,333
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelXC90XC90WRXWRX
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6240hp I6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$45,225$47,225$34,716$41,755
Adjustments for Features-2,865-2,6650-975
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,360$44,560$34,716$40,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$6,064
Total Invoice$42,564$44,444$32,535$39,447
Adjustments for Features-2,696-2,5080-921
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,868$41,936$32,535$38,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$5,991

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2012201220182018
ModelXC90XC90WRXWRX
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100$100  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,625$7,425$4,760$5,735
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$2,665$0$975
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,696-2,5080-921

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
ModelXC90WRX
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in104.3 in
Length188.9 in180.9 in
Width74.7 in70.7 in
Height70.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.4 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested147565%
Total Not Requested80035%
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
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested82561%
Total Not Requested52539%

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