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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: $33,900

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $20,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,431

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $19,238

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $42,790
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $39,796
Universal garage door opener 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals   149  
Luxury Package     2,700
Sunroof     1,100
F Sport Package     3,985
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,610
Fog lights     410
Universal garage door opener 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119    
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Metal pedals   94  
Luxury Package     2,484
Sunroof     1,012
F Sport Package     3,668
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.     2,408
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 2,260 2,226 10,805
Options (change) 1,991 1,966 9,948
Destination 645 645 925
Total Price $33,900 $34,366 $54,520
Total Invoice $31,431 $31,961 $50,669

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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: $18,654
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,315
Model Year200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine243hp H4245hp H6306hp V6
TransmissionM5T5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/40-19
Total Price$33,900$34,366$54,520
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-2,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,900$33,166$51,820
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0
Total Invoice$31,431$31,961$50,669
Adjustments for Features0-1,116-2,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,431$30,845$48,160
Cost Above Minimum$586$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200820082015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300 
Second-row low console  $100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Hood scoop$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,690$6,890$8,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$2,700
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,116-2,509

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20082015
ModelOutbackRC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in107.5 in
Length188.7 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height63.2 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 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 Headroom39.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested37513%
Total Not Requested255087%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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