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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: $13,267

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,403

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $40,200 $24,295
Base Invoice $36,096 $37,788 $23,323
Climate Package 537    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700  
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Dynamic Package   1,400  
Autobahn Package     5,530
Climate Package 526    
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538  
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Dynamic Package   1,316  
Autobahn Package     5,310
Options (change) 4,587 4,650 5,530
Options (change) 4,333 4,371 5,310
Destination 875 875 770
Total Price $43,862 $45,725 $30,595
Total Invoice $41,304 $43,034 $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: $8,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,948
Model Year201120112011
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6240hp I6200hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$43,862$45,725$30,595
Adjustments for Features-5,260-5,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,602$40,640$30,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$0
Total Invoice$41,304$43,034$29,403
Adjustments for Features-4,953-4,7860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,351$38,248$29,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,897$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201120112011
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGTI
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Aluminum roof rails $250 
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
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
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
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
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
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 
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,225$7,050$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,260$5,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,953-4,7860

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20112011
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80049%
Total Not Requested82551%
Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI

Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Proximity key250No
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
HD radio50Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested322580%
Total Not Requested82520%

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