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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: $3,223

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,902

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $3,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelOutbackISISIS
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,295 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $29,058 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Universal garage door opener 77      
Cargo net 42 64 64 64
All-weather floor mats 55 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 380 389 389  
Navigation system 2,000 2,465 2,465 2,485
Universal garage door opener 50      
Cargo net 28 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 33 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 285 268 268  
Navigation system 1,823 2,277 2,277 2,295
Options (change) 2,554 3,027 3,027 2,658
Options (change) 2,219 2,649 2,649 2,399
Destination 625 875 875 875
Total Price $34,474 $37,697 $44,122 $64,833
Total Invoice $31,902 $34,954 $40,927 $60,283

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,811
Model Year2006201220122012
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$37,697$44,122$64,833
Adjustments for Features-8200-1,650-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,654$37,697$42,472$61,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,775$24,011
Total Invoice$31,902$34,954$40,927$60,283
Adjustments for Features-7590-1,531-2,906
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,143$34,954$39,396$57,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,442$22,423

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006201220122012
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 audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
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   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500$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
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$4,150$3,330$4,980$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$0$1,650$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments-7590-1,531-2,906

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062012
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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