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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: $31,784

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $15,789

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,506

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $14,608

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5i3.6R
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $21,939 $26,460
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470    
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,445 1,445
235/40VR19 795   795    
Rear spoiler 399 399 399    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 449 449 449 319 319
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Limited Package       4,400 3,400
Navigation system       1,550 1,550
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360    
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,203 1,203
235/40VR19 732   732    
Rear spoiler 280 280 280    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 335 335 335 239 239
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Limited Package       4,056 3,207
Navigation system       1,294 1,294
Options (change) 7,613 3,828 7,323 7,714 6,714
Options (change) 6,847 3,363 6,579 6,792 5,943
Destination 975 975 975 775 775
Total Price $48,743 $47,573 $51,308 $31,784 $35,784
Total Invoice $45,167 $44,114 $47,553 $29,506 $33,178

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,589
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,495
Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5i3.6R
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T6T8M6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$48,743$47,573$51,308$31,784$35,784
Adjustments for Features-1,775-1,200-1,8750-950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,968$46,373$49,433$31,784$34,834
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$0$3,050
Total Invoice$45,167$44,114$47,553$29,506$33,178
Adjustments for Features-1,645-1,113-1,7380-881
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,522$43,001$45,815$29,506$32,297
Cost Above Minimum$521$0$2,814$0$2,791

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172017201720122012
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5i3.6R
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
6-speed manual   $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1000
RWD$0 $0  
AWD $1700 $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $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$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
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
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$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  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Compass   $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 $100
Total Value of Features$6,465$5,890$6,565$4,690$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,775$1,200$1,875$0$950
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,645-1,113-1,7380-881

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172012
ModelRCOutback
Body2dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.5 in107.9 in
Length184.8 in188.2 in
Width72.4 in71.7 in
Height54.9 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.471.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested116527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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