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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: $33,020

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $12,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL   
Difference: $11,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelXC90XC90PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.23.2 R-Design1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $30,495 $34,270 $36,835
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $29,245 $32,865 $35,325
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100      
Climate Package 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Blind spot warning system 700 700      
Lighting Package     1,095    
Floor mats     235    
Rear spoiler     375 375 375
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914      
Climate Package 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Blind spot warning system 658 658      
Lighting Package     942    
Floor mats     185    
Rear spoiler     300 300 300
Options (change) 5,950 5,150 1,705 375 375
Options (change) 5,593 4,841 1,427 300 300
Destination 875 875 820 820 820
Total Price $45,225 $47,225 $33,020 $35,465 $38,030
Total Invoice $42,564 $44,444 $31,492 $33,985 $36,445

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,512
Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelXC90XC90PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.23.2 R-Design1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I6240hp I6170hp I4170hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6T6S6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12400, 9400, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20235/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$45,225$47,225$33,020$35,465$38,030
Adjustments for Features-595-3950-1,110-1,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,630$46,830$33,020$34,355$36,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$1,335$3,800
Total Invoice$42,564$44,444$31,492$33,985$36,445
Adjustments for Features-560-3720-1,064-1,160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,004$44,072$31,492$32,921$35,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$1,429$3,793

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122012201620162016
ModelXC90XC90PassatPassatPassat
Trim3.23.2 R-Design1.8T SEL1.8T SEL PremiumV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed automated manual    $1100
FWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app  $25$25$25
Remote start   $150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot collision prevention   $150$150
Cross-traffic collision intervention, rear  $100$100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 $250$250
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25$25
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo mat  $40  
Cargo organizer$100$100   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rails$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Mirrorlink support  $0$0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
SD Card slot  $25$25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25   
Compass$0$0   
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked fog lights  $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0   
Folding passenger seat$150$150   
Folding third row seats$600$600   
Heated second row seats  $200$200$200
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   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim$300    
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$6,575$6,375$5,980$7,090$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$395$0$1,110$1,210
Value of Feature Adjustments-560-3720-1,064-1,160

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20122016
ModelXC90Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.6 in110.4 in
Length188.9 in191.6 in
Width74.7 in72.2 in
Height70.2 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

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
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Passat 1.8T SEL

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Lighting Package
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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