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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,121

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelXC90XC90OutbackOutback
Trim3.23.2 R-Design2.5i3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,700 $42,500 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $37,318 $39,950 $21,939 $26,460
Climate Package 700 700    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Platinum Package   3,100    
Limited Package     4,400 3,400
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Navigation system     1,550 1,550
Climate Package 658 658    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Platinum Package   2,914    
Limited Package     4,056 3,207
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Navigation system     1,294 1,294
Options (change) 1,250 4,350 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 1,175 4,089 6,553 5,704
Destination 895 895 775 775
Total Price $41,845 $47,745 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $39,388 $44,934 $29,267 $32,939

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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: $9,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,688
Model Year2013201320122012
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)235/60-18255/50-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$41,845$47,745$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features-460-2,3850-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,385$45,360$31,465$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,975$0$3,050
Total Invoice$39,388$44,934$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features-433-2,2450-882
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,955$42,689$29,267$32,057
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,734$0$2,790

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2013201320122012
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
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  
Fog lights  $125$125
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$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  
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$5,300$7,225$4,840$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$460$2,385$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-433-2,2450-882

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20132012
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.3,390 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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%

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
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 lights125No
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested327575%
Total Not Requested106525%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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 Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%

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