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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: $31,095

Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL   
Difference: $11,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132018
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,700 $42,500 $30,245
Climate Package 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 700 700  
Platinum Package   3,100  
Climate Package 658 658  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517  
Blind spot warning system 658 658  
Platinum Package   2,914  
Options (change) 1,950 5,050 0
Options (change) 1,833 4,747 0
Destination 895 895 850
Total Price $42,545 $48,445 $31,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,217
Model Year201320132018
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 12400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/50-19225/45-17
Total Price$42,545$48,445$31,095
Adjustments for Features0-1,925-765
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,545$46,520$30,330
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year201320132018
ModelXC90XC90Golf / GTI
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignSEL
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist  $25
Side curtain airbags  $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 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Larger infotainment display  $0
Mirrorlink support  $0
Navigation system $600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Fog lights  $125
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
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, third-row seats$200$200 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$6,075$8,000$6,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,925$765
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,812-21

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20132018
ModelXC90Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in103.5 in
Length188.9 in179.8 in
Width74.7 in70.8 in
Height70.2 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,054 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

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

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested82551%
Total Not Requested80049%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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