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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: $36,417

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,048

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $2,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelV50OutbackOutback
TrimT53.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $29,715 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $27,932 $33,064 $36,089
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Premium Package 2,480    
Climate Package 412    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475    
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695    
AWD 1,850    
Rear bumper protector   107  
Xenon HID headlights 688    
Premium Package 2,132    
Climate Package 354    
Navigation system 1,896    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408    
Proximity key 387    
Blind spot warning system 598    
AWD 1,739    
Rear bumper protector   69  
Options (change) 9,367 107 0
Options (change) 8,202 69 0
Destination 745 915 915
Total Price $39,827 $36,417 $39,605
Total Invoice $36,879 $34,048 $37,004

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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: $5,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,224
Model Year200820182018
ModelV50OutbackOutback
TrimT53.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$39,827$36,417$39,605
Adjustments for Features0-2,560-5,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,827$33,857$33,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$36,879$34,048$37,004
Adjustments for Features0-2,393-5,288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,879$31,655$31,716
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$61

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200820182018
ModelV50OutbackOutback
TrimT53.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
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
Backup collision intervention  $150
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails$250 $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog light, rear$100  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding passenger seat$150  
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,640$8,200$11,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,560$5,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,393-5,288

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082018
ModelV50Outback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length177.7 in189.9 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,548 lb.3,893 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

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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested270081%
Total Not Requested65019%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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