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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: $34,220

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $21,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium   
Difference: $19,592

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Passat
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $32,950
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $31,600
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Cargo mat       125
Rear spoiler       375
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Cargo mat       99
Rear spoiler       300
Options (change) 595 595 595 500
Options (change) 559 559 559 399
Destination 995 995 995 770
Total Price $55,640 $59,640 $60,740 $34,220
Total Invoice $52,361 $56,121 $57,155 $32,769

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Passat V6 SEL Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,318
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Passat
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT8T8T8S6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20235/45-18
Total Price$55,640$59,640$60,740$34,220
Adjustments for Features-11,980-13,155-13,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,660$46,485$47,095$34,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,361$56,121$57,155$32,769
Adjustments for Features-11,274-12,379-12,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,087$43,742$44,315$32,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Passat
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 InscriptionV6 SEL Premium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed automated manual   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
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 
Remote start   $150
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
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 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat  $40$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 with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
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
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
iPod integration   $100
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player   $50
SD Card slot   $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock   $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights   $50
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $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 $100
Total Value of Features$16,250$17,425$17,915$4,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$11,980$13,155$13,645$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-11,274-12,379-12,8400

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Volkswagen Passat

Model Year20182012
ModelXC90Passat
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.5 in110.4 in
Length194.8 in191.6 in
Width79.1 in72.2 in
Height69.9 in58.5 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,446 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.9 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in39.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft315.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft315.9 ft3

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