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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: $33,997

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $2,126

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $66

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $30,855 $36,305 $56,000
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $27,151 $31,948 $49,280
Universal garage door opener 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183        
Cargo net 42 42 59 59 59
All-weather floor mats 55 55 99 99 99
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Metal pedals   149      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,990 3,990 3,990
Sunroof     0 0  
Rear spoiler     355 355  
Universal garage door opener 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119        
Cargo net 28 28 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 59 59 59
Navigation system 1,822 1,822      
Metal pedals   94      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,302 3,302 3,302
Sunroof     0 0  
Rear spoiler     246 246  
Options (change) 2,357 2,323 4,503 4,503 4,148
Options (change) 2,052 2,027 3,642 3,642 3,396
Destination 645 645 765 765 765
Total Price $33,997 $34,463 $36,123 $41,573 $60,913
Total Invoice $31,492 $32,022 $31,558 $36,355 $53,441

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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: $4,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,495
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5T5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,997$34,463$36,123$41,573$60,913
Adjustments for Features-1,985-3,1850-950-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,012$31,278$36,123$40,623$57,563
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0$4,500$21,440
Total Invoice$31,492$32,022$31,558$36,355$53,441
Adjustments for Features-1,839-2,9590-831-2,939
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,653$29,063$31,558$35,524$50,502
Cost Above Minimum$590$0$0$3,966$18,944

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
6-speed manual  $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console    $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Hood scoop$100    
Sunroof  $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
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$25   
Compass$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25   
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim    $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Memory system, passenger seat    $150
Metal pedals $75  $75
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,790$6,990$3,805$4,755$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,985$3,185$0$950$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,839-2,9590-831-2,939

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackIS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.5 in
Length188.7 in180.1 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height63.2 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

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