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Subaru Outback vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,123

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $5,202

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,124

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $5,134

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackV50V50
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $27,260 $30,879
Limited Package 2,700        
Stability control 300        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Climate Package       900 900
Multimedia Package       2,000 2,000
Preferred Package       2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550 550
Leather seating surfaces         200
Limited Package 2,426        
Stability control 275        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Climate Package       846 846
Multimedia Package       1,880 1,880
Preferred Package       1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)       517 517
Leather seating surfaces         188
Options (change) 3,183 2,183 2,000 5,450 3,650
Options (change) 2,820 1,941 1,822 5,123 3,431
Destination 645 645 645 875 875
Total Price $30,123 $33,823 $34,140 $35,325 $37,375
Total Invoice $28,124 $31,381 $31,817 $33,258 $35,185

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,537
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,380
Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackV50V50
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT4M5T5T5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$30,123$33,823$34,140$35,325$37,375
Adjustments for Features-1,335-910-2,0350-475
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,788$32,913$32,105$35,325$36,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$1,575
Total Invoice$28,124$31,381$31,817$33,258$35,185
Adjustments for Features-1,246-844-1,8970-447
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,878$30,537$29,920$33,258$34,738
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,659$3,042$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082008200820112011
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackV50V50
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Roof rails    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Hood scoop $100   
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
HD radio   $50$50
Satellite radio   $200$200
Traffic information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear   $100$100
Headlight washers   $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding passenger seat   $150$150
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,340$4,915$6,040$4,005$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,335$910$2,035$0$475
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,246-844-1,8970-447

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082011
ModelOutbackV50
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length188.7 in178.0 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height63.2 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,571 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft344.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested205091%
Total Not Requested2009%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85069%
Total Not Requested37531%

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