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Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,997

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $18,082

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $30,995 $31,495
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $28,795 $29,350
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100    
235/40VR19 795        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550    
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105    
Rear spoiler 399 399 399    
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Cargo net 65 65 65 42 42
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 55 55
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 390   390    
Universal garage door opener       77 77
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       183  
Navigation system       2,000 2,000
Metal pedals         149
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012    
235/40VR19 732        
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355    
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777    
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Cargo net 39 39 39 28 28
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 33 33
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential 360   360    
Universal garage door opener       50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       119  
Navigation system       1,822 1,822
Metal pedals         94
Options (change) 12,914 8,334 11,829 2,357 2,323
Options (change) 11,748 7,531 10,748 2,052 2,027
Destination 975 975 975 645 645
Total Price $54,044 $52,079 $55,814 $33,997 $34,463
Total Invoice $50,068 $48,282 $51,722 $31,492 $32,022

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,246
Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6243hp H4245hp H6
TransmissionT8T6T8M5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19225/55-17225/55-17
Total Price$54,044$52,079$55,814$33,997$34,463
Adjustments for Features-3,625-3,375-3,3500-1,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,419$48,704$52,464$33,997$33,263
Cost Above Minimum$1,715$0$3,760$734$0
Total Invoice$50,068$48,282$51,722$31,492$32,022
Adjustments for Features-3,358-3,129-3,1040-1,115
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,710$45,153$48,618$31,492$30,907
Cost Above Minimum$1,557$0$3,465$585$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172017201720082008
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual   $0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0  
Heated steering wheel $100$100  
Power rear side windows   $200$200
Proximity key$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Roof rack   $300$300
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125$125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175  
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential$300 $300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Hood scoop   $100 
Sunroof$900$900$900  
Sunroof, large   $1100$1100
Wheel-lip moldings   $75$75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125$125 $125
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights   $25$25
Boost gauge$75    
Compass   $0$0
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Wood trim$300    
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500  
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$10,015$9,765$9,740$6,390$7,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,625$3,375$3,350$0$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,358-3,129-3,1040-1,115

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172008
ModelRCOutback
Body2dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.5 in105.1 in
Length184.8 in188.7 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height54.9 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,331 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.466.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested37512%
Total Not Requested277588%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested1756%
Total Not Requested255094%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested37512%
Total Not Requested270088%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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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