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Subaru Outback vs. Volvo XC90 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Volvo XC90 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackXC90XC90
Trim2.5i3.6R3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $23,195 $28,195 $38,400 $41,200
Base Invoice $21,848 $26,369 $36,096 $38,728
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Climate Package     800 800
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Platinum Package       3,100
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Limited Package 3,964 3,115    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Climate Package     752 752
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Platinum Package       2,914
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 1,350 4,450
Options (change) 6,461 5,612 1,269 4,183
Destination 725 725 875 875
Total Price $31,215 $35,215 $40,625 $46,525
Total Invoice $29,034 $32,706 $38,240 $43,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo XC90

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,420
Model Year2011201120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackXC90XC90
Trim2.5i3.6R3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6240hp I6240hp I6
TransmissionM6T5T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9160, 8650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/60-18255/45-20
Total Price$31,215$35,215$40,625$46,525
Adjustments for Features0-950-835-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,215$34,265$39,790$43,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$4,175
Total Invoice$29,034$32,706$38,240$43,786
Adjustments for Features0-882-786-2,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,034$31,824$37,454$41,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0$3,923

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year2011201120122012
ModelOutbackOutbackXC90XC90
Trim2.5i3.6R3.23.2 R-Design
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo organizer   $100
Cargo tray$40$40  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Roof rails  $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Rear seat audio controls  $25$25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass$0$0 $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $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
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,715$5,665$5,550$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$835$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-786-2,409

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Volvo XC90

Model Year20112012
ModelOutbackXC90
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in112.6 in
Length188.2 in188.9 in
Width71.7 in74.7 in
Height65.7 in70.2 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.4,545 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.21.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.6 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.5 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.343.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft385.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested342575%
Total Not Requested114025%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested102528%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

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