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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: $34,820

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $15,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,327

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT   
Difference: $14,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092006
ModelXC90XC90Outback
TrimV8V8 R-Design2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,300 $47,550 $28,595
Base Invoice $43,059 $44,222 $26,641
Climate Package 675 675  
Convenience Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Limited Package     2,400
Navigation system     2,000
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,200
Climate Package 634 634  
Convenience Package 2,162 2,162  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Limited Package     2,144
Navigation system     1,823
5-speed shiftable automatic     1,094
Options (change) 3,500 3,500 5,600
Options (change) 3,290 3,290 5,061
Destination 825 825 625
Total Price $50,625 $51,875 $34,820
Total Invoice $47,174 $48,337 $32,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,786
Model Year200920092006
ModelXC90XC90Outback
TrimV8V8 R-Design2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine311hp V8311hp V8250hp H4
TransmissionT6T6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8120, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/55-17
Total Price$50,625$51,875$34,820
Adjustments for Features-3,285-3,0850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,340$48,790$34,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$47,174$48,337$32,327
Adjustments for Features-3,061-2,8750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,113$45,462$32,327
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092006
ModelXC90XC90Outback
TrimV8V8 R-Design2.5 XT
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo mat  $40
Roof rack  $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof$900$900 
Sunroof, large  $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Traffic information$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0$0 
Folding passenger seat$150$150 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$9,450$9,250$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,285$3,085$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,061-2,8750

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092006
ModelXC90Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in105.1 in
Length188.9 in188.7 in
Width74.7 in69.7 in
Height70.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,565 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in33.9 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Traffic information25No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested42541%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested120052%
Total Not Requested110048%

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