Subaru Outback Subaru Outback 2020 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2016

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,540

Subaru Outback Limited   
Difference: $11,660

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020202020202020201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $33,445 $37,745 $37,345 $39,695 $39,995 $42,610 $42,780
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085 1,585          
Adaptive cruise control         500 500 500
Luxury Package         2,990   2,700
Sunroof         1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19         795   795
Navigation Package         1,530 1,530 1,530
Fog lights         410 410 410
Obstacle detection, rear         500 500 500
Blind spot warning system           600  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738 1,323          
Adaptive cruise control         460 460 460
Luxury Package         2,752   2,484
Sunroof         1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19         732   732
Navigation Package         1,416 1,416 1,416
Fog lights         376 376 376
Obstacle detection, rear         460 460 460
Blind spot warning system           552  
Options (change) 2,085 1,585 0 0 7,825 4,640 7,535
Options (change) 1,738 1,323 0 0 7,208 4,276 6,940
Destination 1,010 1,010 1,010 1,010 950 950 950
Total Price $36,540 $40,340 $38,355 $40,705 $48,770 $48,200 $51,265

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Subaru Outback dealer quotes or Lexus RC dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,958
Model Year2020202020202020201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine182hp H4260hp H4182hp H4260hp H4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8CVT-8CVT-8T8T6T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12256, 10256, 10256, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$36,540$40,340$38,355$40,705$48,770$48,200$51,265
Adjustments for Features-4,260-4,260-4,350-4,350-2750-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,280$36,080$34,005$36,355$48,495$48,200$50,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,800$1,725$4,075$295$0$2,690

Return to top

Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2020202020202020201620162016
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRCRCRC
TrimLimitedLimited XTTouringTouring XT200t300350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 $1700 
RWD    $0 $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600$600$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$25$25
Remote window/roof operation    $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350 $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$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger    $75$75$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$150$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   
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$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation    $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers    $175 $175
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100   
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers$75$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$25$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$0$0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100   
DVD-compatible player    $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition    $200$200$200
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0   
Siri Eyes Free support    $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock    $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75 $75
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25 $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats    $300 $300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200   
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900$900$900 $900
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$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 
Alloy wheels    $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350   
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0   
Total Value of Features$9,675$9,675$9,765$9,765$5,690$5,415$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,260$4,260$4,350$4,350$275$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-320-246-115-108-2560-349

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20202016
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.3,738 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

Return to top

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
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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
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
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
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
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested160070%
Total Not Requested67530%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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
Vehicle health reports0Yes
App support0No
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Wagons.
See TrueDelta's information for all Subaru models.