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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: $31,365

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $13,280

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,141

Volkswagen Golf / GTI GTI   
Difference: $11,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,700 $42,500 $24,595 $34,590
Base Invoice $37,318 $39,950 $23,611 $33,207
Upgraded leather upholstery 0      
Wood trim 0      
Climate Package 700 700    
Platinum Package 5,200      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Autobahn Package     6,000  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Upgraded leather upholstery 0      
Wood trim 0      
Climate Package 658 658    
Platinum Package 4,888      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Autobahn Package     5,760  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 6,450 1,250 6,000 1,500
Options (change) 6,063 1,175 5,760 1,440
Destination 895 895 770 770
Total Price $47,045 $44,645 $31,365 $36,860
Total Invoice $44,276 $42,020 $30,141 $35,417

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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: $9,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,152
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6240hp I6200hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12160, 8300, 8300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,045$44,645$31,365$36,860
Adjustments for Features-5,435-3,9600-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,610$40,685$31,365$34,910
Cost Above Minimum$925$0$0$3,545
Total Invoice$44,276$42,020$30,141$35,417
Adjustments for Features-5,115-3,7270-1,874
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,161$38,293$30,141$33,543
Cost Above Minimum$868$0$0$3,402

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTIGolf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignGTIR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera$200   
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo organizer$100   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Roof rails$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$400  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
HD radio$50$50  
iPod integration  $100$100
Navigation system$600 $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound$250   
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0 $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Fog lights  $125 
Headlight washers$50$50 $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$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$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75$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$7,775$6,300$2,340$4,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,435$3,960$0$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,115-3,7270-1,874

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132012
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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested125055%
Total Not Requested102545%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested317578%
Total Not Requested87522%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI R

Sunroof and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dynaudio, 300W, 8 speakers350No
Total Requested150081%
Total Not Requested35019%

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