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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: $34,096

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $31,815

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $63,600
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $59,148
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Cargo net 42 42 64
All-weather floor mats 55 55 109
Metal pedals   149  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,410
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Cargo net 28 28 39
All-weather floor mats 33 33 65
Metal pedals   94  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,145
Options (change) 2,357 2,323 3,583
Options (change) 2,052 2,027 3,249
Destination 645 645 910
Total Price $33,997 $34,463 $68,093
Total Invoice $31,492 $32,022 $63,307

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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: $32,915
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,620
Model Year200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6416hp V8
TransmissionM5T5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/40-19
Total Price$33,997$34,463$68,093
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,997$33,263$66,178
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0
Total Invoice$31,492$32,022$63,307
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,492$30,907$61,527
Cost Above Minimum$585$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200820082014
ModelOutbackOutbackIS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanF
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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$0 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $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
Carbon fiber rear spoiler  $300
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $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$5,765$6,965$7,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,115-1,780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20082014
ModelOutbackIS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.2 in
Length188.7 in183.7 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height63.2 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85052%
Total Not Requested77548%

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