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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: $33,997

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $45,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $42,105

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $78,820 $120,440
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $72,513 $110,805
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183      
Cargo net 42 42 65 65
All-weather floor mats 55 55 150 150
Navigation system 1,822 1,822    
Universal garage door opener 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119      
Cargo net 28 28 39 39
All-weather floor mats 33 33 95 95
Options (change) 2,357 2,174 215 215
Options (change) 2,052 1,933 134 134
Destination 645 645 950 950
Total Price $33,997 $34,314 $79,985 $121,605
Total Invoice $31,492 $31,928 $73,597 $111,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $42,956
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,183
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine243hp H4245hp H6386hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionM5T5T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$33,997$34,314$79,985$121,605
Adjustments for Features0-1,125-3,840-13,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,997$33,189$76,145$108,440
Cost Above Minimum$808$0$0$32,295
Total Invoice$31,492$31,928$73,597$111,889
Adjustments for Features0-1,047-3,533-12,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,492$30,881$70,064$99,776
Cost Above Minimum$611$0$0$29,712

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
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
RWD  $0 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power door closers  $300$300
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Proximity key  $250$250
Remote app  $25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rear side airbags   $300
Rearview camera  $200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100 
Roof rack$300$300  
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Air purifier   $50
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents  $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Hood scoop$100   
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Self-repairing paint  $0$0
Sunroof  $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Rear seat audio controls   $25
Satellite radio  $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound$250$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers   $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat  $100$100
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Cooled or ventilated second row seats   $200
Coordinated climate control, front seats  $0$0
Coordinated climate control, rear seats   $0
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Massage, second row seats   $150
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Memory system, second row seats   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, second row seats   $225
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, second row seats   $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, second row seats   $150
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
Power upper seatback recliner, second row seats   $150
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
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$5,865$6,990$9,705$19,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,125$3,840$13,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,047-3,533-12,113

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20082016
ModelOutbackLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase105.1 in121.7 in
Length188.7 in205.0 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height63.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.4,278 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 in43.7 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 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft318.0 ft3

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