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Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,574

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $15,446

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,269

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $12,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRXRX
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $37,400 $41,580
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $33,099 $37,004
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Sunroof 995 995      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Rear spoiler 393 393 393    
Bodyside moldings 251 251 251    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 319    
Heated front seats       665 665
Premium Package       1,245 1,245
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,130 4,130
Xenon HID headlights       815  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668    
Sunroof 829 829      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Rear spoiler 295 295 295    
Bodyside moldings 163 163 163    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 239    
Heated front seats       532 532
Premium Package       1,122 1,122
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,341 3,341
Xenon HID headlights       734  
Options (change) 8,829 7,729 3,234 6,855 6,040
Options (change) 7,593 6,658 2,541 5,729 4,995
Destination 750 750 750 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -2,200
Total Price $29,574 $33,574 $35,579 $45,020 $46,185
Total Invoice $27,269 $30,941 $32,733 $39,593 $40,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,551
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,778
Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRXRX
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T5M6A5CVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9210, 11210, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$29,574$33,574$35,579$45,020$46,185
Adjustments for Features0-950-100-2,895-2,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,574$32,624$35,479$42,125$44,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$1,990
Total Invoice$27,269$30,941$32,733$39,593$40,564
Adjustments for Features0-875-92-2,546-1,818
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,269$30,066$32,641$37,047$38,746
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,797$5,372$0$1,699

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122012201220082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRXRX
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GT350400h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
5-speed automatic   $900 
CVT    $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
FWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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  
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75
Roof rack   $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper   $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0  
Body kit (gray/black)   $0$0
Deep-tinted rear windows   $275$275
Hood scoop  $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear bumper protector   $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Headlight washers   $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Steering-linked headlights   $150 
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats   $75$75
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Wood trim   $300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   $150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100   
Total Value of Features$3,050$4,000$3,150$5,945$5,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$100$2,895$2,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-875-92-2,546-1,818

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122008
ModelLegacyRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in106.9 in
Length186.4 in186.2 in
Width71.7 in72.6 in
Height59.3 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,871 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.7 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
14.784.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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 port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested290073%
Total Not Requested107527%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested252579%
Total Not Requested67521%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested97534%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested190066%
Total Not Requested97534%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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