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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: $39,152

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $2,723

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920212021
ModelV50OutbackOutback
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $35,500 $37,995 $39,945
Climate Package 675    
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Navigation system 2,205    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Proximity key 450    
Blind spot warning system 695    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Rear bumper protector   107  
Climate Package 634    
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Navigation system 2,073    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Proximity key 423    
Blind spot warning system 653    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Rear bumper protector   69  
Options (change) 5,550 107 0
Options (change) 5,217 69 0
Destination 825 1,050 1,050
Total Price $41,875 $39,152 $40,995

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,505
Model Year200920212021
ModelV50OutbackOutback
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine227hp I5260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT5CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$41,875$39,152$40,995
Adjustments for Features0-2,485-5,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,875$36,667$35,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,257$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920212021
ModelV50OutbackOutback
TrimT5 R-DesignLimited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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
Body kit$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
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  
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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$5,765$8,250$11,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,485$5,585
Value of Feature Adjustments0-71-143

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092021
ModelV50Outback
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Wheelbase103.9 in108.1 in
Length178.0 in191.3 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height57.4 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft375.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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