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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: $35,279

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,794

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,547

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $12,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $29,095 $32,095 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $27,281 $30,034 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Special Appearance Package 1,000 1,000      
Sunroof 1,445 1,445 1,100 1,100 1,100
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295 1,295      
Navigation system 1,300 1,300      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 319 449 449 449
Navigation Package     1,470 1,470 1,470
Luxury Package     2,990   2,700
235/40VR19     795   795
Adaptive cruise control     500 500 500
Rear spoiler     399 399 399
Fog lights     410 410 410
Special Appearance Package 835 835      
Sunroof 1,203 1,203 1,012 1,012 1,012
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079 1,079      
Navigation system 1,085 1,085      
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 239 335 335 335
Navigation Package     1,360 1,360 1,360
Luxury Package     2,752   2,484
235/40VR19     732   732
Adaptive cruise control     460 460 460
Rear spoiler     280 280 280
Fog lights     376 376 376
Options (change) 5,359 5,359 8,113 4,328 7,823
Options (change) 4,441 4,441 7,307 3,823 7,039
Destination 825 825 975 975 975
Total Price $35,279 $38,279 $49,243 $48,073 $51,808
Total Invoice $32,547 $35,300 $45,627 $44,574 $48,013

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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: $13,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,903
Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine173hp H4256hp H6241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$35,279$38,279$49,243$48,073$51,808
Adjustments for Features-950-850-5750-675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,329$37,429$48,668$48,073$51,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,100$595$0$3,060
Total Invoice$32,547$35,300$45,627$44,574$48,013
Adjustments for Features-876-784-5330-626
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,671$34,516$45,094$44,574$47,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,845$520$0$2,813

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20142014201720172017
ModelOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100    
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD  $0 $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel    $100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25   
Power rear side windows$200$200   
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
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 $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100 $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200$200   
Lane sway warning$25$25   
Pedestrian detection$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75   
Cargo tray$40$40   
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Roof rack$300$300   
Second-row low console  $100$100$100
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Infotainment 
Handwriting recognition  $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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 $200
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0   
Total Value of Features$6,440$6,340$6,065$5,490$6,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$950$850$575$0$675
Value of Feature Adjustments-876-784-5330-626

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20142017
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.3,738 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

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

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%
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%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested130057%
Total Not Requested97543%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%

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 system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested62574%
Total Not Requested22526%
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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