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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: $30,515

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,327

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,327

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.2V8V8 SportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $25,095
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $24,091
Premium Package 2,995      
Climate Package 412 412 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205  
Technology Package     2,295  
Driver's Edition       4,600
Premium Package 2,575      
Climate Package 354 354 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688 688    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896  
Technology Package     1,973  
Driver's Edition       4,416
Options (change) 6,887 3,892 5,387 4,600
Options (change) 5,921 3,346 4,631 4,416
Destination 745 745 745 820
Total Price $43,842 $53,142 $56,002 $30,515
Total Invoice $40,703 $49,201 $51,755 $29,327

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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: $10,242
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,512
Model Year2008200820082014
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.2V8V8 SportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8305, 12?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$43,842$53,142$56,002$30,515
Adjustments for Features-3,085-6,660-6,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,757$46,482$49,092$30,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,725$8,335$0
Total Invoice$40,703$49,201$51,755$29,327
Adjustments for Features-2,864-6,166-6,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,839$43,035$45,369$29,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,196$7,530$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082014
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.2V8V8 SportGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Side curtain airbags$350  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo organizer$100   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
iPod integration   $100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$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$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$200 
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$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$5,025$8,600$8,850$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,085$6,660$6,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,864-6,166-6,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082014
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 Weight4,545 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 3.2

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
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested195083%
Total Not Requested40017%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Driver's Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested3050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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