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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $47,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $43,731

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackLS
Trim3.6R460L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $28,295 $78,820
Base Invoice $26,460 $72,513
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445  
AWD   3,485
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203  
AWD   3,207
Options (change) 6,395 3,485
Options (change) 5,704 3,207
Destination 775 950
Total Price $35,465 $83,255
Total Invoice $32,939 $76,670

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,075
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,389
Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackLS
Trim3.6R460L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine256hp H6360hp V8
TransmissionT5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/50-18
Total Price$35,465$83,255
Adjustments for Features0-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$78,540
Total Invoice$32,939$76,670
Adjustments for Features0-4,342
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$72,328

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackLS
Trim3.6R460L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Storage compartment under front seat(s) $50
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear spoiler$200 
Self-repairing paint $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Headlight washers $50
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat $100
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,515$10,230
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,342

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus LS

Model Year20122016
ModelOutbackLS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase107.9 in121.7 in
Length188.2 in205.0 in
Width71.7 in73.8 in
Height65.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,695 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.22.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.4 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft318.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft318.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested272578%
Total Not Requested75022%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460L

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
AWD0Yes
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
360 hp@6400
347 lb-ft@4100
1000Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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