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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,363

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,961

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackES
Trim3.6R350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $37,700
Base Invoice $26,460 $35,314
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation system 1,550  
Luxury Package   1,370
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Xenon HID headlights   565
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Obstacle detection, rear   500
Navigation Package   1,795
Bodyside moldings   199
Rear spoiler   319
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Navigation system 1,294  
Luxury Package   1,260
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Xenon HID headlights   521
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Obstacle detection, rear   460
Navigation Package   1,660
Bodyside moldings   131
Rear spoiler   209
Options (change) 6,395 5,203
Options (change) 5,704 4,661
Destination 775 925
Total Price $35,465 $43,828
Total Invoice $32,939 $40,900

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,648
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,294
Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackES
Trim3.6R350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6268hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,465$43,828
Adjustments for Features0-715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$43,113
Total Invoice$32,939$40,900
Adjustments for Features0-667
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$40,233

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackES
Trim3.6R350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,065$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-667

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackES
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in111.0 in
Length188.2 in192.7 in
Width71.7 in71.7 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Total Requested2520%
Total Not Requested10080%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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