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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: $33,540

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $17,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,236

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $15,965

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $30,395 $33,395 $42,790
Base Invoice $28,473 $31,227 $39,796
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,295 2,295  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795  
Adaptive cruise control     500
Luxury Package     2,700
Sunroof     1,100
235/40VR19     795
Navigation Package     1,530
Fog lights     410
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,913 1,913  
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663  
Adaptive cruise control     460
Luxury Package     2,484
Sunroof     1,012
235/40VR19     732
Navigation Package     1,416
Fog lights     376
Options (change) 2,295 3,090 7,035
Options (change) 1,913 2,576 6,480
Destination 850 850 925
Total Price $33,540 $37,335 $50,750
Total Invoice $31,236 $34,653 $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: $17,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,696
Model Year201620162015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine175hp H4256hp H6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$33,540$37,335$50,750
Adjustments for Features-785-3,1350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,755$34,200$50,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,445$0
Total Invoice$31,236$34,653$47,201
Adjustments for Features-731-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,505$31,743$47,201
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,238$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year201620162015
ModelOutbackOutbackRC
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$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
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 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
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
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Heated second row seats$200$200 
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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,475$8,825$5,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$785$3,135$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-731-2,9100

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162015
ModelOutbackRC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.1 in107.5 in
Length189.6 in184.8 in
Width72.4 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,594 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested2100100%
Total Not Requested100%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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