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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: $28,611

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $17,989

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,572

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $16,809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRCRCRC
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Limited Package 4,600 3,500        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Sunroof 995 995   1,100 1,100 1,100
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186      
Navigation Package       1,530 1,530 1,530
Luxury Package       2,990   2,700
235/40VR19       795   795
Fog lights       410 410 410
Limited Package 4,223 3,288        
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668      
Sunroof 829 829   1,012 1,012 1,012
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121      
Navigation Package       1,416 1,416 1,416
Luxury Package       2,752   2,484
235/40VR19       732   732
Fog lights       376 376 376
Options (change) 7,866 6,766 2,271 6,825 3,040 6,535
Options (change) 6,896 5,961 1,844 6,288 2,804 6,020
Destination 750 750 750 950 950 950
Total Price $28,611 $32,611 $34,616 $47,770 $46,600 $50,265
Total Invoice $26,572 $30,244 $32,036 $44,434 $43,381 $46,757

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,449
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,444
Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRCRCRC
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$28,611$32,611$34,616$47,770$46,600$50,265
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-3,115-2,540-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,611$31,661$34,516$44,655$44,060$47,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$595$0$2,990
Total Invoice$26,572$30,244$32,036$44,434$43,381$46,757
Adjustments for Features0-881-93-2,897-2,365-2,991
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,572$29,363$31,943$41,537$41,016$43,766
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$5,371$521$0$2,750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201220122012201620162016
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRCRCRC
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT200t300350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD   $0 $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100
Power rear side windows$200$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 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350 $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25   
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 $75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0   
Hood scoop  $100   
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$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 $900
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,325$4,275$3,425$6,440$5,865$6,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$3,115$2,540$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-881-93-2,897-2,365-2,991

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122016
ModelLegacyRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in107.5 in
Length186.4 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height59.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested320081%
Total Not Requested77519%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
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
Total Requested282588%
Total Not Requested37512%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
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 Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

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