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Subaru Outback vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,395

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $5,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,719

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $5,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCivic
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $22,105
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $20,540
Limited Package 5,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 1,500
Limited Package 4,538      
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,389
Options (change) 7,000 2,000 2,000 1,500
Options (change) 6,368 1,823 1,822 1,389
Destination 695 695 695 790
Total Price $29,990 $34,290 $34,790 $24,395
Total Invoice $28,083 $31,885 $32,441 $22,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,731
Model Year2009200920092012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCivic
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6140hp I4
TransmissionM5M5T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9160, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17205/55-16
Total Price$29,990$34,290$34,790$24,395
Adjustments for Features-3,880-4,005-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,110$30,285$29,635$24,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,525$0
Total Invoice$28,083$31,885$32,441$22,719
Adjustments for Features-3,633-3,724-4,8070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,450$28,161$27,634$22,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,711$3,184$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Civic

Model Year2009200920092012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackCivic
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedEX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
Satellite radio   $200
SD Card slot   $25
Surround sound$250$250$250 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass  $0 
Digital instruments   $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$6,675$7,825$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$4,005$5,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,633-3,724-4,8070

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20092012
ModelOutbackCivic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in105.1 in
Length188.7 in177.3 in
Width69.7 in69.0 in
Height63.2 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.2,609 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in50.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof, large1100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested180031%
Total Not Requested402569%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

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