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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelISISISOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim250350F2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $22,295 $31,595 $32,095
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $21,020 $29,367 $29,924
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925      
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 55 55 55
Cargo net 64 64 64 42 42 42
Rear spoiler 389 389        
Limited Package       5,000    
Universal garage door opener       77 77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183 183  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000 2,000
Metal pedals           149
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619      
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 33 33 33
Cargo net 39 39 39 28 28 28
Rear spoiler 268 268        
Limited Package       4,538    
Universal garage door opener       50 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119 119  
Navigation system       1,830 1,823 1,822
Metal pedals           94
Options (change) 4,467 4,467 4,098 7,357 2,357 2,323
Options (change) 3,973 3,973 3,723 6,598 2,053 2,027
Destination 875 875 875 695 695 695
Total Price $39,137 $45,562 $66,273 $30,347 $34,647 $35,113
Total Invoice $36,278 $42,251 $61,607 $28,313 $32,115 $32,646

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,220
Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelISISISOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim250350F2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionM6T6T8M5M5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$39,137$45,562$66,273$30,347$34,647$35,113
Adjustments for Features0-1,650-3,200-1,345-1,470-2,545
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,137$43,912$63,073$29,002$33,177$32,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,775$23,936$0$4,175$3,566
Total Invoice$36,278$42,251$61,607$28,313$32,115$32,646
Adjustments for Features0-1,530-2,975-1,255-1,363-2,366
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,278$40,721$58,632$27,058$30,752$30,280
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,443$22,354$0$3,694$3,222

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201220122012200920092009
ModelISISISOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim250350F2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
5-speed manual   $0$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1000
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250   
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Brake assist$50$50$50   
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75   
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75   
Rearview camera$200$200$200   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Roof rack   $300  
Second-row low console  $100   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rain-sensing wipers  $175   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Rear wiper   $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Bodyside cladding   $350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275
Hood scoop    $100 
Sunroof$900$900$900   
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Satellite radio$200$200$200   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75   
Automatic headlights$125$125$125   
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25$25
Compass   $0$0$0
Headlight washers $50    
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 $25$25
Xenon HID headlights $500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200   
Metal pedals  $75  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,105$5,755$7,305$5,450$5,575$6,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,650$3,200$1,345$1,470$2,545
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,530-2,975-1,255-1,363-2,366

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
ModelISOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.5 in105.1 in
Length180.1 in188.7 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.0 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.066.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested317555%
Total Not Requested265045%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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