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Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $14,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $14,218

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelXC90Outback
TrimV83.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,400 $28,295
Base Invoice $43,651 $26,460
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,120 1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Climate Package 580  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,823 1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 3,270 6,395
Options (change) 2,811 5,704
Destination 695 775
Total Price $50,365 $35,465
Total Invoice $47,157 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,874
Model Year20062012
ModelXC90Outback
TrimV83.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine311hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17225/60-17
Total Price$50,365$35,465
Adjustments for Features-1,4350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,930$35,465
Total Invoice$47,157$32,939
Adjustments for Features-1,3440
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,813$32,939

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelXC90Outback
TrimV83.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack $300
Roof rails$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Rear seat audio controls$25 
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding third row seats$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25 
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 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,700$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,435$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3440

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20062012
ModelXC90Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length188.9 in188.2 in
Width74.7 in71.7 in
Height70.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,612 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Compass0No
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 radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested215062%
Total Not Requested132538%
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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