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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: $37,785

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,990

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $14,994

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092016
ModelXC90XC90Outback
TrimV8V8 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $46,300 $47,550 $33,395
Base Invoice $43,059 $44,222 $31,227
Technology Package 2,295 2,295  
Climate Package 675 675  
Convenience Package 2,300 2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525 525  
Blind spot warning system 695 695  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System     795
Wheel-lip moldings     450
Technology Package 2,157 2,157  
Climate Package 634 634  
Convenience Package 2,162 2,162  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494 494  
Blind spot warning system 653 653  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System     663
Wheel-lip moldings     337
Options (change) 6,490 6,490 3,540
Options (change) 6,100 6,100 2,913
Destination 825 825 850
Total Price $53,615 $54,865 $37,785
Total Invoice $49,984 $51,147 $34,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,313
Model Year200920092016
ModelXC90XC90Outback
TrimV8V8 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine311hp V8311hp V8256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)13/19 MPG13/19 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)305, 12305, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/60-18
Total Price$53,615$54,865$37,785
Adjustments for Features-2000-1,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,415$54,865$36,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$49,984$51,147$34,990
Adjustments for Features-1860-1,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,798$51,147$33,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,349$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920092016
ModelXC90XC90Outback
TrimV8V8 R-Design3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access  $10
Power liftgate  $350
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control  $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Roof rack  $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Wiper de-icer  $25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25 
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Traffic information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
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 
Heated second row seats  $200
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150 
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$8,100$7,900$9,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments-1860-1,505

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092016
ModelXC90Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in108.1 in
Length188.9 in189.6 in
Width74.7 in72.4 in
Height70.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,826 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in38.1 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
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 information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 R-Design

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested70048%
Total Not Requested75052%
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 information25Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested62561%
Total Not Requested40039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested51024%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1850100%

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