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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: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $21,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $19,525

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $37,196 $39,627 $39,787
Limited Package 5,000          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183        
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77      
Metal pedals     149      
Luxury Package       2,990   2,700
Sunroof       1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19       795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,610 2,610 2,610
F Sport Package       4,105 3,700 4,105
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential       460   460
Fog lights       410 410 410
Limited Package 4,538          
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119        
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50      
Metal pedals     94      
Luxury Package       2,752   2,484
Sunroof       1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19       732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.       2,408 2,408 2,408
F Sport Package       3,777 3,404 3,777
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential       423   423
Fog lights       376 376 376
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,226 12,470 7,820 11,385
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,966 11,480 7,200 10,480
Destination 695 695 695 950 950 950
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $35,016 $53,415 $51,380 $55,115
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,585 $49,626 $47,777 $51,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,652
Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$30,250$34,550$35,016$53,415$51,380$55,115
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-3,490-3,090-3,215
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,816$49,925$48,290$51,900
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$1,635$0$3,610
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,585$49,626$47,777$51,217
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,117-3,242-2,873-2,988
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,468$46,384$44,904$48,229
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,216$1,480$0$3,325

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year200920092009201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD   $0 $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel    $100$100
Power rear side windows$200$200$200   
Proximity key   $250$250$250
Remote app   $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation   $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0   
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Brake assist   $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional)   $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports   $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75   
Roof rack$300     
Second-row low console   $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 $175
Rear wiper$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 $75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300   
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275   
Hood scoop $100    
Rear spoiler$200$200$200   
Sunroof   $900$900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100   
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75   
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
CD player   $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player   $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition   $200$200$200
HD radio   $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
USB port   $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$25$25   
Boost gauge   $75  
Compass$0$0$0   
Interior ambient lighting   $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25 $25
Performance meter   $150 $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200$200$200
Metal pedals  $75$75$75$75
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$50
Wood trim   $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,575$6,700$7,775$10,065$9,665$9,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$3,490$3,090$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,117-3,242-2,873-2,988

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20092016
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.3,738 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
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
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested322555%
Total Not Requested260045%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Performance meter150No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested287591%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested753%
Total Not Requested250097%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

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%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Performance meter150No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested280091%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%

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