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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,297

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $43,526

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,235

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $36,047

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $72,900 $104,900
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $63,423 $91,263
Stability control 300        
Limited Package 2,700        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Cargo net 42 42 42 59 59
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 99 99
Navigation system   2,000 2,000    
Stability control 275        
Limited Package 2,426        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Cargo net 28 28 28 35 35
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 59 59
Navigation system   1,822 1,822    
Options (change) 3,357 2,357 2,174 158 158
Options (change) 2,931 2,052 1,933 94 94
Destination 645 645 645 765 765
Total Price $30,297 $33,997 $34,314 $73,823 $105,823
Total Invoice $28,235 $31,492 $31,928 $64,282 $92,122

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $40,911
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $33,796
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6380hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionT4M5T5T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,297$33,997$34,314$73,823$105,823
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-3,040-9,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,872$33,997$33,189$70,783$96,243
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0$25,460
Total Invoice$28,235$31,492$31,928$64,282$92,122
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,047-2,647-8,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,839$31,492$30,881$61,635$83,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,042$0$22,147

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900    
5-speed manual $0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700
RWD   $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100$100
Power door closers   $300$300
Power trunk closer   $350$350
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Brake assist   $50$50
Full-size spare tire   $225$225
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Obstacle detection, rear    $250
Rearview camera   $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rack$300$300$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175$175
Rear air vents   $100$100
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
DVD-compatible player    $0
Media drive    $15
Satellite radio   $200$200
Surround sound$250$250$250 $250
Traffic information   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75$75
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Headlight washers   $50$50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat   $100$100
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50$50
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25  
Xenon + LED headlights    $800
Xenon HID headlights   $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200$200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150$150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row   $25$25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner    $650
Upholstered instrument panel, leather    $1000
Wood trim   $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering    $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable    $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,615$6,190$7,315$9,230$15,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$3,040$9,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,047-2,647-8,340

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in121.7 in
Length188.7 in202.8 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height63.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,333 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

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