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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: $37,310

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $15,832

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,849

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $13,352

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082013
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimV8V8 SportR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,505 $49,870 $34,795
Base Invoice $45,110 $46,379 $33,403
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Climate Package 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205  
Technology Package   2,295  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,720
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Climate Package 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896  
Technology Package   1,973  
Sunroof and Navigation Package     1,651
Options (change) 3,892 5,387 1,720
Options (change) 3,346 4,631 1,651
Destination 745 745 795
Total Price $53,142 $56,002 $37,310
Total Invoice $49,201 $51,755 $35,849

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,397
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,246
Model Year200820082013
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimV8V8 SportR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine311hp V8311hp V8256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8305, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$53,142$56,002$37,310
Adjustments for Features-4,435-4,6850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,707$51,317$37,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,610$0
Total Invoice$49,201$51,755$35,849
Adjustments for Features-4,106-4,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,095$47,425$35,849
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,330$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year200820082013
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimV8V8 SportR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Satellite radio $200$200
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound $250 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
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 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
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  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Total Value of Features$8,325$8,575$3,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,435$4,685$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,106-4,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082013
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 Weight4,826 lb.3,326 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 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested90060%
Total Not Requested60040%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50Yes
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150071%
Total Not Requested60029%

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