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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: $30,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Limited Package 5,000          
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Cargo net 42 42 42 64 64 64
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 109 109 109
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Metal pedals     149      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,905 3,905 3,925
Rear spoiler       389 389  
Limited Package 4,538          
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Cargo net 28 28 28 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 65 65 65
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Metal pedals     94      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       3,601 3,601 3,619
Rear spoiler       268 268  
Options (change) 7,357 2,357 2,323 4,467 4,467 4,098
Options (change) 6,598 2,053 2,027 3,973 3,973 3,723
Destination 695 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $30,347 $34,647 $35,113 $39,137 $45,562 $66,273
Total Invoice $28,313 $32,115 $32,646 $36,278 $42,251 $61,607

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,220
Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M5T5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$30,347$34,647$35,113$39,137$45,562$66,273
Adjustments for Features-1,345-1,470-2,5450-1,650-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,002$33,177$32,568$39,137$43,912$63,073
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$4,775$23,936
Total Invoice$28,313$32,115$32,646$36,278$42,251$61,607
Adjustments for Features-1,255-1,363-2,3660-1,530-2,975
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,058$30,752$30,280$36,278$40,721$58,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,694$3,222$0$4,443$22,354

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year200920092009201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$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$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$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$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$75   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100$100
Roof rack$300     
Second-row low console     $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers     $175
Rear air vents   $100$100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
iPod integration   $100$100$100
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$25$25   
Compass$0$0$0   
Headlight washers    $50 
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse     $25
Power-folding mirrors     $50
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim     $100
Door sill trim plates $100$100   
Folding second row seats$300$300$300   
Heated front seats$200$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat     $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  $100
Total Value of Features$5,450$5,575$6,650$4,105$5,755$7,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,345$1,470$2,545$0$1,650$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,255-1,363-2,3660-1,530-2,975

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092012
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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested317555%
Total Not Requested265045%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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