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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: $33,942

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,920

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $37,700
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $35,314
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Cargo net 42 42 64
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Ultra Luxury Package     2,935
Xenon HID headlights     565
Alloy wheels, optional design     110
Obstacle detection, rear     500
Power trunk closer     400
Heated steering wheel     450
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,695
Rear spoiler     319
Bodyside moldings     199
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Cargo net 28 28 38
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Ultra Luxury Package     2,699
Xenon HID headlights     521
Alloy wheels, optional design     100
Obstacle detection, rear     460
Power trunk closer     368
Heated steering wheel     416
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,488
Rear spoiler     209
Bodyside moldings     131
Options (change) 2,302 2,119 8,237
Options (change) 2,019 1,900 7,430
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $33,942 $34,259 $46,862
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,895 $43,669

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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: $10,338
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,662
Model Year200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$33,942$34,259$46,862
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-3,390
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,134$43,472
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0
Total Invoice$31,459$31,895$43,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-3,159
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,848$40,510
Cost Above Minimum$611$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power trunk closer  $350
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop$100  
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$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 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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,190$6,315$8,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$3,390
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-3,159

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082015
ModelOutbackES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in111.0 in
Length188.7 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height63.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Heated steering wheel
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof300No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested85062%
Total Not Requested52538%

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