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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: $30,685

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $8,279

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,544

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $7,630

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5i3.6R250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,995 $27,995 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $21,663 $26,186 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Limited Package 4,000 3,000      
Sunroof 995 995      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,905 3,905 3,925
Rear spoiler     389 389  
Navigation system 1,668 1,668      
Limited Package 3,689 2,838      
Sunroof 829 829      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     3,601 3,601 3,619
Rear spoiler     268 268  
Options (change) 6,995 5,995 4,294 4,294 3,925
Options (change) 6,186 5,335 3,869 3,869 3,619
Destination 695 695 875 875 875
Total Price $30,685 $34,685 $38,964 $45,389 $66,100
Total Invoice $28,544 $32,216 $36,174 $42,147 $61,503

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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: $9,439
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,709
Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5i3.6R250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6T5M6T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$30,685$34,685$38,964$45,389$66,100
Adjustments for Features-1,160-2,1100-1,650-3,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,525$32,575$38,964$43,739$62,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$4,775$23,936
Total Invoice$28,544$32,216$36,174$42,147$61,503
Adjustments for Features-1,079-1,9600-1,532-2,977
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,465$30,256$36,174$40,615$58,526
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$4,441$22,352

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102010201220122012
ModelOutbackOutbackISISIS
Trim2.5i3.6R250350F
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
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
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
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   
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Surround sound  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Headlight washers   $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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   
Heated front seats$200$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates    $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250$250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat    $200
Metal pedals    $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  $100
Total Value of Features$4,315$5,265$3,155$4,805$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,160$2,110$0$1,650$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,079-1,9600-1,532-2,977

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20102012
ModelOutbackIS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.5 in
Length188.2 in180.1 in
Width71.7 in70.9 in
Height65.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,387 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested287568%
Total Not Requested136532%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240071%
Total Not Requested97529%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Total Requested92597%
Total Not Requested253%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90059%
Total Not Requested62541%

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