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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,130

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $867

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,147

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $2,409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelOutbackISIS
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $29,990 $35,440
Base Invoice $29,058 $26,389 $31,186
Universal garage door opener 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,550 2,550
Universal garage door opener 50    
Navigation system 1,823 2,168 2,168
Options (change) 2,077 2,550 2,550
Options (change) 1,873 2,168 2,168
Destination 625 590 590
Total Price $33,997 $33,130 $38,580
Total Invoice $31,556 $29,147 $33,944

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,114
Model Year200620062006
ModelOutbackISIS
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionT5M6T6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17
Total Price$33,997$33,130$38,580
Adjustments for Features-1,3950-1,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,602$33,130$37,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,400
Total Invoice$31,556$29,147$33,944
Adjustments for Features-1,2950-924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,261$29,147$33,020
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,873

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200620062006
ModelOutbackISIS
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Compass$0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,100$2,705$3,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$0$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2950-924

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062006
ModelOutbackIS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.5 in
Length186.2 in180.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height59.1 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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