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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: $30,200

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,484

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $8,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $34,120
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $30,253
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Premium Package       1,280
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,250
Rear spoiler       299
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330
Heated front seats       640
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Premium Package       1,098
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,408
Rear spoiler       199
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       264
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 6,799
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 5,481
Destination 645 645 645 765
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $41,684
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $36,499

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,642
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6272hp V6
TransmissionT4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$41,684
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-90
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$33,900$33,092$41,594
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$36,499
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,048-79
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,778$31,431$30,819$36,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,041$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
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
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
DVD-compatible player   $0
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$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$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
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
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$5,940$5,515$6,640$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$90
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,048-79

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in109.3 in
Length188.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height63.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,581 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105058%
Total Not Requested75042%

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