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Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,960

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $1,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,725

Saturn VUE XR   
Difference: $990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelVUEOutback
TrimXR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $25,395 $30,995
Base Invoice $23,744 $28,795
Class II trailer hitch 350 369
Premium Trim Package 1,075  
3.6L V6 1,040  
Cargo cover 85  
Navigation system 2,145 2,000
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 325  
Sunroof 850  
AWD 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Class II trailer hitch 322 240
Premium Trim Package 989  
3.6L V6 973  
Cargo cover 78  
Navigation system 1,973 1,822
Unbranded 180W 11 speakers 299  
Sunroof 782  
AWD 1,870  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 7,870 3,752
Options (change) 7,286 3,275
Destination 695 645
Total Price $33,960 $35,392
Total Invoice $31,725 $32,715

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Saturn VUE XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $80
Model Year20092008
ModelVUEOutback
TrimXR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine257hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 11100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-17225/55-17
Total Price$33,960$35,392
Adjustments for Features0-985
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,960$34,407
Total Invoice$31,725$32,715
Adjustments for Features0-910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,725$31,805

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Features Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelVUEOutback
TrimXR2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automatic$1000 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40 
Cargo organizer$100 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,655$6,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$985
Value of Feature Adjustments0-910

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See a complete comparison of Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092008
ModelVUEOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.6 in105.1 in
Length180.1 in188.7 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height67.0 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,325 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom40.7 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.5 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		54.3 ft366.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Saturn VUE vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Saturn VUE XR

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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