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Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $40,314

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $9,111

Lowest Total Invoice: $37,734

Volkswagen Passat VR6   
Difference: $8,778

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelXC90Passat
TrimV8VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $48,000 $39,200
Base Invoice $45,120 $36,669
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
iPod integration   199
Heated front seats   225
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
iPod integration   176
Heated front seats   199
Options (change) 550 424
Options (change) 517 375
Destination 875 690
Total Price $49,425 $40,314
Total Invoice $46,512 $37,734

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat VR6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,391
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,100
Model Year20112008
ModelXC90Passat
TrimV8VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine311hp V8280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8600, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/40-18
Total Price$49,425$40,314
Adjustments for Features-7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,705$40,314
Total Invoice$46,512$37,734
Adjustments for Features-6780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,834$37,734

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelXC90Passat
TrimV8VR6
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Sunshades, second row $125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,600$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6780

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20112008
ModelXC90Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in106.7 in
Length188.9 in188.0 in
Width74.7 in71.7 in
Height70.2 in59.7 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,997 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.7 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft335.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft361.7 ft3

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