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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: $12,690

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $12,005

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Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $38,100
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $35,688
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Cargo net 42 42 64
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     300
Luxury Package     1,670
Sunshade, rear, power     210
Obstacle detection, rear     500
LED headlights     515
Panoramic sunroof     500
Rain-sensing wipers     155
Lexus Safety System+     500
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  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package     2,447
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel     276
Luxury Package     1,536
Sunshade, rear, power     192
Obstacle detection, rear     460
LED headlights     473
Panoramic sunroof     460
Rain-sensing wipers     144
Lexus Safety System+     460
Rear spoiler     209
Bodyside moldings     131
Options (change) 2,302 2,119 7,582
Options (change) 2,019 1,900 6,826
Destination 645 645 950
Total Price $33,942 $34,259 $46,632
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,895 $43,464

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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: $8,808
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,245
Model Year200820082016
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$46,632
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-4,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,134$41,942
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0
Total Invoice$31,459$31,895$43,464
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-4,371
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,848$39,093
Cost Above Minimum$611$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year200820082016
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 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Brake assist  $50
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Vehicle health reports  $0
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
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
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
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
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
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
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
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 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,715$6,840$10,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-4,371

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
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%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Lexus Safety System+
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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