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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: $33,490

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,735

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,123

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,441

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,400 $41,200 $29,995 $32,995
Base Invoice $36,096 $38,728 $28,106 $30,860
Platinum Package 3,900 3,100    
Climate Package 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Blind spot warning system 700 700    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     2,195 2,195
Wheel-lip moldings     450 450
Platinum Package 3,666 2,914    
Climate Package 752 752    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Blind spot warning system 658 658    
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation     1,830 1,830
Wheel-lip moldings     337 337
Options (change) 5,950 5,150 2,645 2,645
Options (change) 5,593 4,841 2,167 2,167
Destination 875 875 850 850
Total Price $45,225 $47,225 $33,490 $36,490
Total Invoice $42,564 $44,444 $31,123 $33,877

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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: $12,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,685
Model Year2012201220152015
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i Limited3.6R Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine240hp I6240hp I6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18255/45-20225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$45,225$47,225$33,490$36,490
Adjustments for Features-2000-465-965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,025$47,225$33,025$35,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,200$0$2,500
Total Invoice$42,564$44,444$31,123$33,877
Adjustments for Features-1880-432-896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,376$44,444$30,691$32,981
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,068$0$2,290

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2012201220152015
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$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Hill descent control  $250$250
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500  
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo organizer$100$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  
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 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Rear seat audio controls$25$25  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Traffic information$25$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  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $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  
Heated second row seats  $200$200
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 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,575$6,375$6,840$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$200$0$465$965
Value of Feature Adjustments-1880-432-896

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122015
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 Weight4,545 lb.3,594 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 3.2

Platinum Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25Yes
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Compass0Yes
Cargo organizer100No
Total Requested142563%
Total Not Requested85037%
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
Compass0Yes
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

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

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