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Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,595

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062011
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim2.5TV8GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,075 $46,400 $24,295
Base Invoice $33,945 $43,651 $23,323
Premium Package 2,995    
Climate Package 675 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 2,120 2,120  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Premium Package 2,575    
Climate Package 580 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Navigation system 1,823 1,823  
Xenon HID headlights 602 602  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 6,965 3,970 5,530
Options (change) 5,988 3,413 5,310
Destination 695 695 770
Total Price $43,735 $51,065 $30,595
Total Invoice $40,628 $47,759 $29,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,847
Model Year200620062011
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim2.5TV8GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine208hp I5311hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,735$51,065$30,595
Adjustments for Features-2,560-5,6100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,175$45,455$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,280$0
Total Invoice$40,628$47,759$29,403
Adjustments for Features-2,378-5,2470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,250$42,512$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,262$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200620062011
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim2.5TV8GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover$75 $75
Cargo organizer$100  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100 $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit $400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Rear seat audio controls $25 
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats $600 
Integrated second row child seat, one $150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200 
Total Value of Features$4,825$7,875$2,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,560$5,610$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,378-5,2470

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20062011
ModelXC90Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase112.6 in101.5 in
Length188.9 in165.4 in
Width74.7 in70.3 in
Height70.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,331 lb.2,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft346.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 2.5T

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Cargo cover75Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested202576%
Total Not Requested65024%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50No
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Total Requested302575%
Total Not Requested102525%

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