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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,377

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $13,393

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,841

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $12,593

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackRCRCRC
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean200t350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $39,995 $42,780 $62,805
Base Invoice $29,058 $37,196 $39,787 $58,408
Universal garage door opener 77      
Navigation system 2,000      
Rear spoiler 380      
Navigation Package   1,530 1,530 1,530
Luxury Package   2,990 2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795 795  
Fog lights   410 410  
Universal garage door opener 50      
Navigation system 1,823      
Rear spoiler 285      
Navigation Package   1,416 1,416 1,416
Luxury Package   2,752 2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732 732  
Fog lights   376 376  
Options (change) 2,457 6,825 6,535 2,630
Options (change) 2,158 6,288 6,020 2,428
Destination 625 950 950 950
Total Price $34,377 $47,770 $50,265 $66,385
Total Invoice $31,841 $44,434 $46,757 $61,786

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,603
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,998
Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackRCRCRC
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean200t350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H6241hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,377$47,770$50,265$66,385
Adjustments for Features0-2,790-2,890-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,377$44,980$47,375$65,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,395$20,115
Total Invoice$31,841$44,434$46,757$61,786
Adjustments for Features0-2,595-2,688-1,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,841$41,839$44,069$60,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,230$18,746

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2006201620162016
ModelOutbackRCRCRC
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean200t350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
AWD$1700   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows$200   
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Second-row high console   $250
Second-row low console $100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  $75
Wiper de-icer$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler$200   
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Performance meter   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200
Wood trim $300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0   
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,000$8,790$8,890$7,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790$2,890$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,595-2,688-1,201

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062016
ModelOutbackRC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in107.5 in
Length186.2 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height59.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110048%
Total Not Requested117552%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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