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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: $24,050

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $17,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,080

Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L   
Difference: $16,308

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132014
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,700 $42,500 $19,995
Base Invoice $37,318 $39,950 $19,195
Climate Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Convenience and Sunroof Package     3,000
Floor mats     235
Climate Package 658 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Convenience and Sunroof Package     2,880
Floor mats     185
Options (change) 1,250 1,250 3,235
Options (change) 1,175 1,175 3,065
Destination 895 895 820
Total Price $41,845 $44,645 $24,050
Total Invoice $39,388 $42,020 $23,080

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI 2.5L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,933
Model Year201320132014
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I6240hp I6170hp I5
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG15/22 MPG24/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19195/65-15
Total Price$41,845$44,645$24,050
Adjustments for Features-5,710-6,3600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,135$38,285$24,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,150$0
Total Invoice$39,388$42,020$23,080
Adjustments for Features-5,375-5,9860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,013$36,034$23,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,021$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132014
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5L
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rails$250$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 with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration  $100
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SD Card slot  $25
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Door sill trim plates$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$900$900 
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 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,050$8,700$2,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,710$6,360$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,375-5,9860

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132014
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 Weight4,544 lb.3,025 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%

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 2.5L

Convenience and Sunroof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
iPod integration100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
HD radio50Yes
SD Card slot25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested24012%

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