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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: $30,292

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $48,957

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $44,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $78,290 $119,910
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $72,028 $110,316
Limited Package 5,000        
Cargo net 42 42 42 64 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Limited Package 4,538        
Cargo net 28 28 28 38 38
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Options (change) 7,302 2,302 2,119 64 64
Options (change) 6,565 2,020 1,900 38 38
Destination 695 695 695 895 895
Total Price $30,292 $34,592 $34,909 $79,249 $120,869
Total Invoice $28,280 $32,082 $32,519 $72,961 $111,249

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $45,077
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,109
Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6386hp V8389hp V8 H
TransmissionM5M5T5T8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9?, 10450, 19
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$30,292$34,592$34,909$79,249$120,869
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-3,880-13,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,292$34,467$33,784$75,369$107,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0$32,295
Total Invoice$28,280$32,082$32,519$72,961$111,249
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,048-3,572-12,154
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,280$31,966$31,471$69,389$99,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,191$0$29,706

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092009200920132013
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackLSLS
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited460L600h L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$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
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
Sunshades, second row, power    $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Roof rack$300    
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$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$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Hood scoop $100   
Laminated front side windows   $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200  
Self-repairing paint   $0$0
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
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
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$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$25  
Compass$0$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
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats    $200
Leather door panel trim   $250$250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$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
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$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$6,000$6,125$7,125$9,880$19,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$3,880$13,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,048-3,572-12,154

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20092013
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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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
Wiper de-icer25Yes
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
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested320055%
Total Not Requested262545%

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