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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: $31,440

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,402

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,086

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $10,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.2V8V8 Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $29,385
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $28,210
Premium Package 2,995      
Climate Package 412 412 412  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Technology Package     2,295  
Lighting Package       995
Door sill trim plates       240
Premium Package 2,575      
Climate Package 354 354 354  
Xenon HID headlights 688 688    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408  
Technology Package     1,973  
Lighting Package       856
Door sill trim plates       200
Options (change) 6,887 3,892 5,387 1,235
Options (change) 5,921 3,346 4,631 1,056
Destination 745 745 745 820
Total Price $43,842 $53,142 $56,002 $31,440
Total Invoice $40,703 $49,201 $51,755 $30,086

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,142
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,376
Model Year2008200820082016
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.2V8V8 Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8305, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19225/40-18
Total Price$43,842$53,142$56,002$31,440
Adjustments for Features-260-3,835-4,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,582$49,307$51,917$31,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,725$8,335$0
Total Invoice$40,703$49,201$51,755$30,086
Adjustments for Features-241-3,551-3,7750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,462$45,650$47,980$30,086
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,188$7,518$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2008200820082016
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.2V8V8 Sport1.8T SEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  $0
AWD $1700$1700 
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist   $25
Side curtain airbags$350  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500 
Vehicle health reports   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment   $50
Cargo cover   $75
Cargo organizer$100   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rear air vents$100  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
Mirrorlink support   $0
Rear seat audio controls $25$25 
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Steering-linked fog lights   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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$900$900$900 
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, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,825$9,400$9,650$5,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$260$3,835$4,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-241-3,551-3,7750

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20082016
ModelXC90Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length188.9 in179.6 in
Width74.7 in70.8 in
Height70.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI 1.8T SEL

Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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