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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus HS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $9,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackHSHS
Trim2.5i3.6R250h250h Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $37,030 $39,800
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $33,698 $36,218
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Navigation Package     2,125 2,125
Rearview camera     350 350
Rear spoiler     200 200
Heated front seats     440  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Navigation Package     1,942 1,942
Rearview camera     302 302
Rear spoiler     172 172
Heated front seats     378  
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 3,115 2,675
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 2,794 2,416
Destination 775 775 875 875
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $41,020 $43,350
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $37,367 $39,509

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus HS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,225
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackHSHS
Trim2.5i3.6R250h250h Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T5CVTCVT
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$41,020$43,350
Adjustments for Features-1,210-2,1600-1,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,255$33,305$41,020$41,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$880
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$37,367$39,509
Adjustments for Features-1,125-2,0060-1,322
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,142$30,933$37,367$38,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$820

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus HS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackHSHS
Trim2.5i3.6R250h250h Premium
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
CVT  $1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50$50
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,540$5,490$3,330$4,780
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,210$2,160$0$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,125-2,0060-1,322

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackHS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length188.2 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in70.3 in
Height65.7 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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 radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested312572%
Total Not Requested121528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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 radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested70090%
Total Not Requested7510%

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