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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: $6,615

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $4,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $32,300
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $28,640
Limited Package 2,700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Stability control 300     650
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,200
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330
Heated front seats       640
Limited Package 2,426      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Stability control 275     520
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 1,843
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       264
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 3,820
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 3,139
Destination 645 645 645 695
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $36,815
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $32,474

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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: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,385
Model Year2008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6218hp V6
TransmissionT4M5T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 686, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/60-16
Total Price$30,200$33,900$34,217$36,815
Adjustments for Features-2,235-1,710-2,8350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,965$32,190$31,382$36,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,225$3,417$0
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$32,474
Adjustments for Features-2,085-1,585-2,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,089$29,846$29,227$32,474
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,757$3,138$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2008200820082006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
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 
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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$250 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
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
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$6,565$6,040$7,165$4,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,235$1,710$2,835$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,085-1,585-2,6400

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082006
ModelOutbackES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.1 in
Length188.7 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height63.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.5 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 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested80089%
Total Not Requested10011%

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