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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: $31,215

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,410

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,034

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $23,195 $28,195
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $21,848 $26,369
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Platinum Package   3,100    
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Limited Package     4,300 3,300
Navigation system     1,550 1,550
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Platinum Package   2,914    
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Limited Package     3,964 3,115
Navigation system     1,294 1,294
Options (change) 1,350 4,450 7,295 6,295
Options (change) 1,269 4,183 6,461 5,612
Destination 875 875 725 725
Total Price $40,625 $46,525 $31,215 $35,215
Total Invoice $38,240 $43,786 $29,034 $32,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,420
Model Year2012201220112011
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8650, 12440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$40,625$46,525$31,215$35,215
Adjustments for Features-835-2,5600-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,790$43,965$31,215$34,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0$3,050
Total Invoice$38,240$43,786$29,034$32,706
Adjustments for Features-786-2,4090-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,454$41,377$29,034$31,824
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,923$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201220112011
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manual  $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo organizer $100  
Cargo tray  $40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Roof rack  $300$300
Roof rails$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $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
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio$50$50  
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic information $25  
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
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 seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200  
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$75
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$5,550$7,275$4,715$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$835$2,560$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-786-2,4090-882

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122011
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 Weight4,545 lb.3,387 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 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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested90055%
Total Not Requested72545%
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested342575%
Total Not Requested114025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested267572%
Total Not Requested102528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested85089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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