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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,942

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $51,512

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,459

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $48,058

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $84,440
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $78,529
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Cargo net 42 42 64
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals   149  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Cargo net 28 28 38
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Metal pedals   94  
Options (change) 2,302 2,268 64
Options (change) 2,019 1,994 38
Destination 645 645 950
Total Price $33,942 $34,408 $85,454
Total Invoice $31,459 $31,989 $79,517

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,146
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $42,037
Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6467hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17255/35-19
Total Price$33,942$34,408$85,454
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-7,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,942$33,208$78,354
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0
Total Invoice$31,459$31,989$79,517
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-6,607
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,459$30,873$72,910
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus GS

Model Year200820082016
ModelOutbackOutbackGS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
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 
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 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
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 driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
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 suede door panel trim  $250
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede  $1000
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,065$7,265$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-6,607

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackGS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length188.7 in192.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height63.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft316.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft316.2 ft3

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