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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: $34,960

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,308

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $14,893

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $42,790
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $39,796
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295  
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 1,100
Navigation system 1,300 1,300  
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000  
Navigation Package     1,530
Luxury Package     2,700
235/40VR19     795
Adaptive cruise control     500
Fog lights     410
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079  
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 1,012
Navigation system 1,085 1,085  
Special Appearance Package 835 835  
Navigation Package     1,416
Luxury Package     2,484
235/40VR19     732
Adaptive cruise control     460
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 5,040 5,040 7,035
Options (change) 4,202 4,202 6,480
Destination 825 825 925
Total Price $34,960 $37,960 $50,750
Total Invoice $32,308 $35,061 $47,201

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,332
Model Year201420142015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4256hp H6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5T8
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$34,960$37,960$50,750
Adjustments for Features-475-3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,485$37,585$50,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$0
Total Invoice$32,308$35,061$47,201
Adjustments for Features-439-3460
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,869$34,715$47,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,846$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201420142015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
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 air vents$100$100 
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 
Handwriting recognition  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
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
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
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 
Total Value of Features$5,540$5,440$5,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$475$375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-439-3460

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20142015
ModelOutbackRC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in107.5 in
Length189.0 in184.8 in
Width71.7 in72.4 in
Height65.7 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,424 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

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 support0Yes
Total Requested67575%
Total Not Requested22525%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 Requested130055%
Total Not Requested107545%

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