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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Volt Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Volt Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,500

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $8,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,748

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $8,601

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackVolt
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $39,145
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $37,579
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 1,995
Premium Trim Package       1,395
Bose 7 speakers       495
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,756
Premium Trim Package       1,228
Bose 7 speakers       436
Options (change) 560 2,260 2,077 3,885
Options (change) 444 1,991 1,872 3,420
Destination 645 645 645 850
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $27,500 $33,900 $34,217 $36,380
Total Invoice $25,748 $31,431 $31,867 $34,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Volt

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,046
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackVolt
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6149hp E+
TransmissionT4M5T5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$27,500$33,900$34,217$36,380
Adjustments for Features-475-2,450-3,5750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,025$31,450$30,642$36,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,425$3,617$0
Total Invoice$25,748$31,431$31,867$34,349
Adjustments for Features-445-2,272-3,3290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,303$29,159$28,538$34,349
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,856$3,235$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackVolt
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
CVT   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote start   $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Second-row high console   $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
16 kWh battery pack   $0
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation   $225
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Detailed driving style feedback   $100
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,515$7,490$8,615$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$2,450$3,575$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-445-2,272-3,3290

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Chevrolet Volt

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackVolt
Body4dr Wagon4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.1 in105.7 in
Length188.7 in177.1 in
Width69.7 in70.4 in
Height63.2 in56.6 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,782 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.9.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Volt

Premium Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested1250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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