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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: $36,964

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,511

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,458

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,876

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelRXOutbackOutback
Trim3503.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $37,700 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $33,742 $33,064 $36,089
Xenon HID headlights 815    
Premium Package 1,245    
Heated front seats 665    
Navigation system 2,650    
Towing Package 160    
Class II trailer hitch 415 547 547
Adaptive cruise control 600    
AWD 1,400    
Rear bumper protector   107  
Xenon HID headlights 734    
Premium Package 1,120    
Heated front seats 532    
Navigation system 2,225    
Towing Package 128    
Class II trailer hitch 295 410 410
Adaptive cruise control 480    
AWD 1,253    
Rear bumper protector   69  
Options (change) 7,950 654 547
Options (change) 6,767 479 410
Destination 825 915 915
Total Price $46,475 $36,964 $40,152
Total Invoice $41,334 $34,458 $37,414

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,431
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,805
Model Year200920182018
ModelRXOutbackOutback
Trim3503.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine270hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionA5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$46,475$36,964$40,152
Adjustments for Features-800-3,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,395$36,964$37,052
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$88
Total Invoice$41,334$34,458$37,414
Adjustments for Features-710-2,889
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,263$34,458$34,525
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$67

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920182018
ModelRXOutbackOutback
Trim3503.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control $150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Full-size spare tire$225  
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40$40
Roof rack$300$300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
Satellite radio $200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Headlight washers$50  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$8,030$7,950$11,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$0$3,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-710-2,889

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018
ModelRXOutback
Body4dr SUV4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.9 in108.1 in
Length186.2 in189.9 in
Width72.6 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,090 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft373.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested230081%
Total Not Requested55019%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring

Class II trailer hitch
FeatureValueRequested?
Class II trailer hitch200Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Total Requested325100%
Total Not Requested00%

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