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Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,335

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,653

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,235

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelV50Outback
TrimT53.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $28,140 $33,395
Base Invoice $26,487 $31,227
Convenience Package (wagon) 405  
Premium Package 2,195  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Stability control 695  
Navigation system 2,120  
Audio Package 895  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,775  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Convenience Package (wagon) 348  
Premium Package 1,887  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Xenon HID headlights 602  
Stability control 597  
Navigation system 1,823  
Audio Package 769  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
AWD 1,668  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Options (change) 10,922 3,090
Options (change) 9,706 2,576
Destination 695 850
Total Price $39,757 $37,335
Total Invoice $36,888 $34,653

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,307
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,769
Model Year20062016
ModelV50Outback
TrimT53.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine218hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/60-18
Total Price$39,757$37,335
Adjustments for Features0-4,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,757$32,450
Total Invoice$36,888$34,653
Adjustments for Features0-4,534
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,888$30,119

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelV50Outback
TrimT53.6R Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Heated second row seats $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,040$9,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,885
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,534

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062016
ModelV50Outback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length177.7 in189.6 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Convenience Package (wagon)
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested220090%
Total Not Requested25010%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Unbranded, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested175083%
Total Not Requested36017%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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