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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: $29,940

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,010

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,005

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $10,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $26,295 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $24,659 $28,795 $29,350
Climate Package 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 325        
Platinum Package   3,100      
Limited Package     2,700    
Stability control     300    
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener         77
Climate Package 752 752      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517      
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel 306        
Platinum Package   2,914      
Limited Package     2,426    
Stability control     275    
Navigation system       1,822 1,822
Universal garage door opener         50
Options (change) 1,675 4,450 3,000 2,000 2,077
Options (change) 1,575 4,183 2,701 1,822 1,872
Destination 875 875 645 645 645
Total Price $40,950 $46,525 $29,940 $33,640 $34,217
Total Invoice $38,546 $43,786 $28,005 $31,262 $31,867

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,729
Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T4M5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 12100, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$40,950$46,525$29,940$33,640$34,217
Adjustments for Features-1,285-3,010-4250-1,375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,665$43,515$29,515$33,640$32,842
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$0$4,125$3,327
Total Invoice$38,546$43,786$28,005$31,262$31,867
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,833-3980-1,281
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,336$40,953$27,607$31,262$30,586
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,617$0$3,655$2,979

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122012200820082008
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100   
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900  
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera $200   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Side curtain airbags  $350$350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo organizer $100   
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Roof rack  $300$300$300
Roof rails$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150   
Rear HVAC unit$400$400   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer  $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350$350$350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof$900$900   
Sunroof, large  $1100$1100$1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100   
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
HD radio$50$50   
Navigation system $600$600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25   
Satellite radio$200$200   
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25   
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror    $150
Compass $0  $0
Fog light, rear$100$100   
Headlight washers$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights $150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100   
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$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 seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$25   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 $50$50
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   $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200   
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100
Total Value of Features$7,525$9,250$6,665$6,240$7,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,285$3,010$425$0$1,375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,210-2,833-3980-1,281

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122008
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 Weight4,545 lb.3,331 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 3.2

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested95058%
Total Not Requested67542%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

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