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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,632

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,826

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $12,663

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackRXRX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $40,457 $47,002
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585      
Rear bumper protector 107      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458    
Metal pedals 172 172    
Navigation Package     2,120 2,120
Premium Package     1,110  
Sunroof     1,350  
Obstacle detection, rear     535 535
Heated steering wheel     150  
Heated front seats     440  
Steering-linked headlights     515 515
AWD     1,400 1,400
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323      
Rear bumper protector 69      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343    
Metal pedals 112 112    
Navigation Package     1,956 1,956
Premium Package     1,020  
Sunroof     1,243  
Obstacle detection, rear     492 492
Heated steering wheel     139  
Heated front seats     405  
Steering-linked headlights     473 473
AWD     1,309 1,309
Options (change) 2,322 630 7,620 4,570
Options (change) 1,847 455 7,037 4,230
Destination 915 915 995 995
Total Price $38,632 $40,235 $51,885 $55,835
Total Invoice $35,826 $37,459 $48,489 $52,227

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,048
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,537
Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackRXRX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$38,632$40,235$51,885$55,835
Adjustments for Features0-50-1,205-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,632$40,185$50,680$53,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,553$0$2,875
Total Invoice$35,826$37,459$48,489$52,227
Adjustments for Features0-47-1,126-2,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,826$37,412$47,363$50,094
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,586$0$2,731

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2018201820182018
ModelOutbackOutbackRXRX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Performance meter   $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$5,575$5,625$6,780$7,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$50$1,205$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-47-1,126-2,133

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018
ModelOutbackRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in109.8 in
Length189.9 in192.5 in
Width72.4 in74.6 in
Height66.1 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested300098%
Total Not Requested502%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather door panel trim250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Total Requested40073%
Total Not Requested15027%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65059%
Total Not Requested45041%

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