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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: $30,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $15,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $14,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $38,900
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $36,438
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Cargo net 42 42 42 65
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 80
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,615
Premier Package       1,980
Panoramic sunroof       500
Rear spoiler       319
Bodyside moldings       199
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Cargo net 28 28 28 39
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 60
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package       2,413
Premier Package       1,863
Panoramic sunroof       460
Rear spoiler       209
Bodyside moldings       130
Options (change) 7,357 2,357 2,174 5,758
Options (change) 6,598 2,053 1,933 5,174
Destination 695 695 695 995
Total Price $30,347 $34,647 $34,964 $45,653
Total Invoice $28,313 $32,115 $32,552 $42,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,883
Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$30,347$34,647$34,964$45,653
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-3,655
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,347$34,522$33,839$41,998
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0
Total Invoice$28,313$32,115$32,552$42,607
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,047-3,411
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,313$31,999$31,505$39,196
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,192$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year2009200920092018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackES
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
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$75 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$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 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$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$25 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$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 seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,625$6,750$7,750$10,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$3,655
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,047-3,411

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20092018
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested317555%
Total Not Requested265045%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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