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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: $25,110

Volkswagen Golf / GTI S   
Difference: $33,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120212018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $56,950 $62,650 $63,250 $21,685
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
AWD       2,250
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
AWD       2,159
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       270
Options (change) 595 595 595 2,575
Options (change) 559 559 559 2,429
Destination 1,095 1,095 1,095 850
Total Price $58,640 $64,340 $64,940 $25,110

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volkswagen Golf / GTI S
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Volvo XC90 T6 Inscription
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,048
Model Year2021202120212018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4170hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG22/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20195/65-15
Total Price$58,640$64,340$64,940$25,110
Adjustments for Features-14,960-16,135-16,6250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,680$48,205$48,315$25,110
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,525$4,635$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year2021202120212018
ModelXC90XC90XC90Golf / GTI
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionS
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
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 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Universal garage door opener   $100
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 
Knee airbag, driver   $75
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 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50 
Run-off road collision prepartion$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
Roof rails   $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
Mirrorlink support   $0
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$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 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Headlight washers $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 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
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  
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$18,575$19,750$20,240$3,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$14,960$16,135$16,625$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-422-415-4230

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Golf / GTI

Model Year20212018
ModelXC90Golf / GTI
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.5 in103.5 in
Length194.8 in179.8 in
Width79.1 in70.8 in
Height69.9 in58.3 in
Curb Weight4,549 lb.3,481 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in35.6 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft330.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft366.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volkswagen Golf / GTI S

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
6-speed manual0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Total Requested20093%
Total Not Requested157%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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