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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $5,707

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackES
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $34,120
Base Invoice $29,058 $30,253
Universal garage door opener 77  
Rear spoiler 380 299
Navigation system 2,000 2,650
Premium Package   1,280
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   330
Heated front seats   640
Universal garage door opener 50  
Rear spoiler 285 199
Navigation system 1,823 2,230
Premium Package   1,098
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   264
Heated front seats   512
Options (change) 2,457 5,199
Options (change) 2,158 4,303
Destination 625 765
Total Price $34,377 $40,084
Total Invoice $31,841 $35,321

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,925
Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackES
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6272hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$34,377$40,084
Adjustments for Features0-630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,377$39,454
Total Invoice$31,841$35,321
Adjustments for Features0-555
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$34,766

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackES
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-555

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062008
ModelOutbackES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length186.2 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height59.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in52.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.9 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested90071%
Total Not Requested37529%

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