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Lexus ES vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,755

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $4,765

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220202020
ModelESOutbackOutback
Trim350Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $36,725 $37,745 $39,695
Navigation system 2,465    
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Adaptive cruise control 1,500    
Heated front seats 640    
Obstacle detection, rear 500    
Navigation system 2,277    
Xenon HID headlights 749    
Adaptive cruise control 1,380    
Heated front seats 588    
Obstacle detection, rear 460    
Options (change) 5,920 0 0
Options (change) 5,454 0 0
Destination 875 1,010 1,010
Total Price $43,520 $38,755 $40,705

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,853
Model Year201220202020
ModelESOutbackOutback
Trim350Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp V6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionT6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG23/30 MPG23/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$43,520$38,755$40,705
Adjustments for Features0-2,270-5,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,520$36,485$35,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,190$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220202020
ModelESOutbackOutback
Trim350Limited XTTouring XT
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,930$8,200$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270$5,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-59-134

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122020
ModelESOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in108.1 in
Length191.1 in191.3 in
Width71.1 in73.0 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,915 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in39.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft332.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.775.7 ft3

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