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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $18,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $17,474

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i3.6R350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $42,790
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $39,796
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 1,100
Navigation Package     1,530
Luxury Package     2,700
235/40VR19     795
Fog lights     410
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 1,012
Navigation Package     1,416
Luxury Package     2,484
235/40VR19     732
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 6,535
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 6,020
Destination 775 775 925
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $50,250
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $46,741

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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: $17,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,916
Model Year201220122015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i3.6R350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4256hp H6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/40-19
Total Price$31,465$35,465$50,250
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$48,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$46,741
Adjustments for Features0-882-1,558
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$45,183
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201220122015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i3.6R350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
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
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
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$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,990$4,940$5,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-1,558

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20122015
ModelOutbackRC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in107.5 in
Length188.2 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height65.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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-icer25No
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
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
Fog lights125Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested317573%
Total Not Requested116527%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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-icer25No
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 Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
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 RC 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested110046%
Total Not Requested127554%

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