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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: $36,860

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $18,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,417

Volkswagen Golf / GTI R   
Difference: $16,944

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $34,590
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $33,207
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Sunroof and Navigation Package       1,440
Options (change) 595 595 595 1,500
Options (change) 559 559 559 1,440
Destination 995 995 995 770
Total Price $55,640 $59,640 $60,740 $36,860
Total Invoice $52,361 $56,121 $57,155 $35,417

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Golf / GTI R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,830
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4256hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20225/40-18
Total Price$55,640$59,640$60,740$36,860
Adjustments for Features-11,810-12,985-13,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,830$46,655$47,265$36,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,361$56,121$57,155$35,417
Adjustments for Features-11,114-12,219-12,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,247$43,902$44,475$35,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionR
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat  $40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75 $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$17,200$18,375$18,865$5,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,810$12,985$13,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,114-12,219-12,6800

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20182012
ModelXC90Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase117.5 in101.5 in
Length194.8 in165.4 in
Width79.1 in70.3 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,326 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft315.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft346.0 ft3

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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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