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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: $11,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,174

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $8,888

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
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 $35,175
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $31,892
Limited Package 2,700      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Stability control 300      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       4,065
Rear spoiler       299
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       330
Heated front seats       640
Limited Package 2,426      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Stability control 275      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,320
Rear spoiler       199
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel       264
Heated front seats       512
Options (change) 3,260 2,260 2,077 5,334
Options (change) 2,870 1,991 1,872 4,295
Destination 645 645 645 875
Total Price $30,200 $33,900 $34,217 $41,384
Total Invoice $28,174 $31,431 $31,867 $37,062

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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: $10,719
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,487
Model Year2008200820082010
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$41,384
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-890
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,775$33,900$33,092$40,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,174$31,431$31,867$37,062
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,048-797
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,778$31,431$30,819$36,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,041$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2008200820082010
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
Rear side airbags   $300
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
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
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 audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
DVD-compatible player   $0
Satellite radio   $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 thigh support length 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$6,015$5,590$6,715$6,480
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$890
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,048-797

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082010
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
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Total Requested20033%
Total Not Requested40067%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested105061%
Total Not Requested67539%

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