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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: $34,960

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,308

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $5,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $29,095 $32,095
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $27,281 $30,034
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Platinum Package   3,100    
Navigation system     1,300 1,300
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Special Appearance Package     1,000 1,000
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,295 1,295
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Platinum Package   2,914    
Navigation system     1,085 1,085
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Special Appearance Package     835 835
Eyesight Driver Assist System     1,079 1,079
Options (change) 1,350 4,450 5,040 5,040
Options (change) 1,269 4,183 4,202 4,202
Destination 875 875 825 825
Total Price $40,625 $46,525 $34,960 $37,960
Total Invoice $38,240 $43,786 $32,308 $35,061

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,880
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,979
Model Year2012201220142014
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6173hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6T5
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$34,960$37,960
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-2,215-2,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,625$44,800$32,745$35,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$0$3,100
Total Invoice$38,240$43,786$32,308$35,061
Adjustments for Features0-1,623-2,047-1,953
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,240$42,163$30,261$33,108
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,923$0$2,847

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201220142014
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600
Cruise control$150$150  
Lead vehicle start alert  $25$25
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Lane sway warning  $25$25
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
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  $100$100
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 
App support  $0$0
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation system $600$600$600
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
Surround sound $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
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  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights $150  
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
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$100
Total Value of Features$5,425$7,150$7,640$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$2,215$2,115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,623-2,047-1,953

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122014
ModelXC90Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase112.6 in107.9 in
Length188.9 in189.0 in
Width74.7 in71.7 in
Height70.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,424 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 information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested92557%
Total Not Requested70043%
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 Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested120089%
Total Not Requested15011%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80086%
Total Not Requested12514%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested22547%
Total Not Requested25053%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200No
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1350100%

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