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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: $35,784

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $19,856

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,178

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $19,183

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Outback
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $54,050 $58,050 $59,150 $28,295
Base Invoice $50,807 $54,567 $55,601 $26,460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 595 595 595  
Limited Package       3,400
Navigation system       1,550
Illuminated door sill trim plates       319
Sunroof       1,445
Metallic paint (extra cost) 559 559 559  
Limited Package       3,207
Navigation system       1,294
Illuminated door sill trim plates       239
Sunroof       1,203
Options (change) 595 595 595 6,714
Options (change) 559 559 559 5,943
Destination 995 995 995 775
Total Price $55,640 $59,640 $60,740 $35,784
Total Invoice $52,361 $56,121 $57,155 $33,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,996
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,904
Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Outback
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine316hp I4316hp I4316hp I4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T8T8T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)330, 10330, 10330, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19275/45-20275/45-20225/60-17
Total Price$55,640$59,640$60,740$35,784
Adjustments for Features-9,860-11,035-11,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,780$48,605$49,215$35,784
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,825$3,435$0
Total Invoice$52,361$56,121$57,155$33,178
Adjustments for Features-9,279-10,384-10,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,082$45,737$46,310$33,178
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,655$3,228$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2018201820182012
ModelXC90XC90XC90Outback
TrimT6 MomentumT6 R-DesignT6 Inscription3.6R
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Cruise control   $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Sunshades, second row  $125 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Collision preparation system, rear$100$100$100 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
Cyclist detection$25$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250 
Intersection collision mitigation$100$100$100 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Run-off road collision prepartion$25$25$25 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Aluminum roof rails$250$250$250 
Cargo mat  $40 
Cargo tray   $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack   $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Wiper de-icer   $25
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0  
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof   $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100 
App support$0$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player   $0
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150 
MP3-compatible player   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information$75$75$75 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Steering-linked fog lights$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding third row seats$600$600$600 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200$200
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150 
Metal pedals $75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100
Total Value of Features$15,975$17,150$17,640$6,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,860$11,035$11,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,279-10,384-10,8450

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20182012
ModelXC90Outback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase117.5 in107.9 in
Length194.8 in188.2 in
Width79.1 in71.7 in
Height69.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,623 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.0 in37.8 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.8 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.7 ft371.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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