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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: $34,474

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $12,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,902

Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean   
Difference: $11,981

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOutbackRCRCRCRC
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,295 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $29,058 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673
Universal garage door opener 77        
Cargo net 42 65 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 55 110 110 110 110
Rear spoiler 380 399 399 399  
Navigation system 2,000        
Navigation Package   1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795   795  
Fog lights   410 410 410  
Universal garage door opener 50        
Cargo net 28 39 39 39 39
All-weather floor mats 33 65 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 285 280 280 280  
Navigation system 1,823        
Navigation Package   1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732   732  
Fog lights   376 376 376  
Options (change) 2,554 7,339 3,554 7,049 2,745
Options (change) 2,219 6,616 3,132 6,348 2,476
Destination 625 975 975 975 975
Total Price $34,474 $48,469 $47,299 $51,034 $67,885
Total Invoice $31,902 $44,936 $43,883 $47,322 $63,124

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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: $10,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,740
Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOutbackRCRCRCRC
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine250hp H6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionT5T8T6T8T8
DrivetrainAWDRWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)120, 6256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$34,474$48,469$47,299$51,034$67,885
Adjustments for Features0-2,990-2,415-3,090-1,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,474$45,479$44,884$47,944$66,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$595$0$3,060$21,211
Total Invoice$31,902$44,936$43,883$47,322$63,124
Adjustments for Features0-2,772-2,241-2,865-1,664
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,902$42,164$41,642$44,457$61,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$522$0$2,815$19,818

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017201720172017
ModelOutbackRCRCRCRC
Trim3.0R L.L. Bean200t300350F
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
AWD$1700 $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$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250 $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$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 $100 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   $100
Second-row high console    $250
Second-row low console $100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $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$25
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler    $400
Wheel-lip moldings$75    
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75 
Automatic headlights $125$125$125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25    
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display    $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$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$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$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$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede    $200
Wood trim $300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0    
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,000$8,990$8,415$9,090$7,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,990$2,415$3,090$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,772-2,241-2,865-1,664

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20062017
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 system550Yes
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 Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
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 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%
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 system550Yes
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 Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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