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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $209

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,406

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $1,496

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOutbackISISIS
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $29,058 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Universal garage door opener 77      
Cargo net 42 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 55 99 99 99
Rear spoiler 380 355 355  
Navigation system 2,000 2,550 2,550 2,550
Sunroof   0 0  
Universal garage door opener 50      
Cargo net 28 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 33 59 59 59
Rear spoiler 285 246 246  
Navigation system 1,823 2,150 2,150 2,150
Sunroof   0 0  
Options (change) 2,554 3,063 3,063 2,708
Options (change) 2,219 2,490 2,490 2,244
Destination 625 765 765 765
Total Price $34,474 $34,683 $40,133 $59,473
Total Invoice $31,902 $30,406 $35,203 $52,289

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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: $1,604
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $205
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOutbackISISIS
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp H6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionT5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$34,474$34,683$40,133$59,473
Adjustments for Features-1,3950-950-3,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,079$34,683$39,183$56,198
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$21,515
Total Invoice$31,902$30,406$35,203$52,289
Adjustments for Features-1,2910-833-2,879
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,611$30,406$34,370$49,410
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,964$19,004

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelOutbackISISIS
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$2,780$3,730$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,395$0$950$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2910-833-2,879

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062008
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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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