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Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,200

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited   
Difference: $19,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,981

Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited   
Difference: $17,796

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyRCRCRC
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $33,995 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $29,167 $31,534 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19     795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,610 2,610 2,610
F Sport Package     4,105 3,700 4,105
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     460   460
Fog lights     410 410 410
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19     732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,408 2,408 2,408
F Sport Package     3,777 3,404 3,777
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential     423   423
Fog lights     376 376 376
Options (change) 260 260 12,470 7,820 11,385
Options (change) 169 169 11,480 7,200 10,480
Destination 645 645 950 950 950
Total Price $32,200 $34,900 $53,415 $51,380 $55,115
Total Invoice $29,981 $32,348 $49,626 $47,777 $51,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,784
Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyRCRCRC
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6243hp H4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$32,200$34,900$53,415$51,380$55,115
Adjustments for Features-5750-4,215-3,815-3,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,625$34,900$49,200$47,565$51,175
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,275$1,635$0$3,610
Total Invoice$29,981$32,348$49,626$47,777$51,217
Adjustments for Features-5350-3,916-3,547-3,661
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,446$32,348$45,710$44,230$47,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,902$1,480$0$3,326

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082008201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyRCRCRC
Trim3.0R Limited2.5GT Spec B200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
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 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $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 
Body kit$0$0   
Bodyside moldings$75$75   
Hood scoop $100   
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
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
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0   
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50$50
Wood trim  $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$5,175$4,600$8,815$8,415$8,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$575$0$4,215$3,815$3,940
Value of Feature Adjustments-5350-3,916-3,547-3,661

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082016
ModelLegacyRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in107.5 in
Length186.2 in184.8 in
Width68.1 in72.4 in
Height56.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft310.4 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 seat200Yes
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 Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested82526%
Total Not Requested232574%

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 system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested62524%
Total Not Requested195076%

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 seat200Yes
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 Requested130055%
Total Not Requested107545%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
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
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested82527%
Total Not Requested225073%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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