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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $2,493

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelV50Outback
TrimT53.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,715 $28,295
Base Invoice $27,932 $26,460
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 1,550
AWD 1,850  
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,294
AWD 1,739  
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 7,685 6,395
Options (change) 6,755 5,704
Destination 745 775
Total Price $38,145 $35,465
Total Invoice $35,432 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,292
Model Year20082012
ModelV50Outback
TrimT53.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$38,145$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,145$34,605
Total Invoice$35,432$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-799
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,432$32,140

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
ModelV50Outback
TrimT53.6R
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Traffic information$25 
USB port $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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,255$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-799

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082012
ModelV50Outback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in107.9 in
Length177.7 in188.2 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		62.9 ft371.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested250075%
Total Not Requested85025%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested115085%
Total Not Requested20015%
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 radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested245071%
Total Not Requested102529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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