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Lexus RX vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,469

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,765

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,074

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Model Year20082008
ModelRXOutback
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,400 $30,995
Base Invoice $33,099 $28,795
Towing Package 160  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,840  
Heated front seats 665  
Class II trailer hitch 415 369
Navigation system 2,650 2,000
AWD 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Universal garage door opener   77
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Towing Package 128  
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg. 2,556  
Heated front seats 532  
Class II trailer hitch 295 240
Navigation system 2,225 1,822
AWD 1,239  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Universal garage door opener   50
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Options (change) 8,130 3,829
Options (change) 6,975 3,325
Destination 765 645
Total Price $46,295 $35,469
Total Invoice $40,839 $32,765

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,688
Model Year20082008
ModelRXOutback
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionA5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,295$35,469
Adjustments for Features-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,590$35,469
Total Invoice$40,839$32,765
Adjustments for Features-2,3860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,453$32,765

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
ModelRXOutback
Trim3502.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Headlight washers$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$9,170$6,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3860

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20082008
ModelRXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in105.1 in
Length186.2 in188.7 in
Width72.6 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in63.2 in
Curb Weight4,090 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft366.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested262574%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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