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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: $36,540

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $14,710

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202020202020202015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRC
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $42,790
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585      
Adaptive cruise control         500
Luxury Package         2,700
Sunroof         1,100
235/40VR19         795
Navigation Package         1,530
Fog lights         410
Obstacle detection, rear         500
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323      
Adaptive cruise control         460
Luxury Package         2,484
Sunroof         1,012
235/40VR19         732
Navigation Package         1,416
Fog lights         376
Obstacle detection, rear         460
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 7,535
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 6,940
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 925
Total Price $36,540 $40,340 $38,355 $40,705 $51,250

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,756
Model Year20202020202020202015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRC
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,540$40,340$38,355$40,705$51,250
Adjustments for Features-3,885-3,885-3,975-3,9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,655$36,455$34,380$36,730$51,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$1,725$4,075$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20202020202020202015
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRC
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100$100
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Remote app    $25
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25$25$25 
Obstacle detection, front    $150
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25$25 
Roof rack$300$300   
Roof rails  $250$250 
Second-row low console    $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Rear bumper protector  $40$40 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
App support    $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
DVD-compatible player    $0
Handwriting recognition    $200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support    $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$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$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$8,575$8,575$8,665$8,665$4,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,885$3,885$3,975$3,975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-292-225-105-990

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20202015
ModelOutbackRC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.1 in107.5 in
Length191.3 in184.8 in
Width73.0 in72.4 in
Height66.1 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,635 lb.3,749 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft310.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested275070%
Total Not Requested120030%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 Requested170072%
Total Not Requested67528%
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 support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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