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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: $35,877

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $13,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,393

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $11,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018201820182018
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700        
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100        
235/40VR19 795   795        
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470        
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500        
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500        
Fog lights 410 410 410        
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 101 101 101 101
Cargo net 65 65 65 81 81 81 81
Rear spoiler 399 399 399        
Blind spot warning system   600          
EyeSight and Navigation Package       2,085 1,585    
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484        
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012        
235/40VR19 732   732        
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360        
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460        
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460        
Fog lights 376 376 376        
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo net 39 39 39 52 52 52 52
Rear spoiler 280 280 280        
Blind spot warning system   552          
EyeSight and Navigation Package       1,738 1,323    
Options (change) 8,339 5,154 8,049 2,267 1,767 182 182
Options (change) 7,536 4,604 7,268 1,855 1,440 117 117
Destination 975 975 975 915 915 915 915
Total Price $49,469 $48,899 $52,034 $35,877 $38,077 $37,587 $39,787
Total Invoice $45,856 $45,355 $48,242 $33,393 $35,419 $35,143 $37,121

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,082
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,741
Model Year2017201720172018201820182018
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionT8T6T8CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$49,469$48,899$52,034$35,877$38,077$37,587$39,787
Adjustments for Features-2750-375-4,060-4,060-4,150-4,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,194$48,899$51,659$31,817$34,017$33,437$35,637
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$2,760$0$2,200$1,620$3,820
Total Invoice$45,856$45,355$48,242$33,393$35,419$35,143$37,121
Adjustments for Features-2550-348-3,779-3,777-3,880-3,872
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,601$45,355$47,894$29,614$31,642$31,263$33,249
Cost Above Minimum$246$0$2,539$0$2,028$1,649$3,635

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2017201720172018201820182018
ModelRCRCRCOutbackOutbackOutbackOutback
Trim200t3003502.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0 $0    
AWD $1700 $1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600    
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100  $100$100
Lead vehicle start alert   $25$25$25$25
PIN Code Access   $10$10$10$10
Power liftgate   $350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows   $200$200$200$200
Remote app$25$25$25    
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350    
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150$150$150$150
Hill descent control   $250$250$250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75    
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75    
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200$200
Lane sway warning   $25$25$25$25
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50$50
Rollover sensor   $50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver   $75$75$75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger   $75$75$75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray   $40$40$40$40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25$25
Roof rack   $300$300  
Roof rails     $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100    
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100    
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175    
Rear air vents   $100$100$100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75$75$75$75
Wiper de-icer   $25$25$25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0$0$0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275$275$275
Rear bumper protector     $40$40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100$100
App support$0$0$0    
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100$100
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0    
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200    
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0    
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25    
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75    
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75    
Compass   $0$0$0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25    
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300    
Heated second row seats   $200$200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900$900$900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$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 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350    
Machined alloy wheels   $350$350$350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension   $0$0$0$0
Total Value of Features$5,690$5,415$5,790$9,475$9,475$9,565$9,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0$375$4,060$4,060$4,150$4,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-2550-348-3,779-3,777-3,880-3,872

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20172018
ModelRCOutback
Body2dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase107.5 in108.1 in
Length184.8 in189.9 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height54.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.3,623 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.473.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested170072%
Total Not Requested67528%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested275070%
Total Not Requested120030%

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 intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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