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Volvo vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620122012
ModelOutbackOutback
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,900 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $36,566 $21,939 $26,460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 560    
Rear spoiler 455    
Heated front seats 500    
Limited Package   4,400 3,400
Navigation system   1,550 1,550
Sunroof   1,445 1,445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 528    
Rear spoiler 387    
Heated front seats 470    
Limited Package   4,056 3,207
Navigation system   1,294 1,294
Sunroof   1,203 1,203
Options (change) 1,515 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 1,385 6,553 5,704
Destination 940 775 775
Total Price $41,355 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $38,891 $29,267 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,416
Model Year201620122012
ModelOutbackOutback
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8M6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$41,355$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features-1,2850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,070$31,465$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,050
Total Invoice$38,891$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features-1,2080-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,683$29,267$32,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201620122012
ModelOutbackOutback
TrimT5 Inscription2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300$300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125$125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents$100  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Regenerative braking$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
App support$0  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$5,100$3,815$4,765
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2080-882

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162012
ModelOutback
Body4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.4 in107.9 in
Length185.6 in188.2 in
Width73.4 in71.7 in
Height58.4 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.071.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested305070%
Total Not Requested129030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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