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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,469

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,826

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,765

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,074

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Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $30,995 $37,400
Base Invoice $28,795 $33,099
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Class II trailer hitch 369 415
Navigation system 2,000 2,650
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Towing Package   160
Heated front seats   665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,840
AWD   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Class II trailer hitch 240 295
Navigation system 1,822 2,225
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Towing Package   128
Heated front seats   532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.   2,556
AWD   1,239
Options (change) 3,829 8,130
Options (change) 3,325 6,975
Destination 645 765
Total Price $35,469 $46,295
Total Invoice $32,765 $40,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,121
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,688
Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine243hp H4270hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,469$46,295
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,469$43,590
Total Invoice$32,765$40,839
Adjustments for Features0-2,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,765$38,453

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
5-speed automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear bumper protector $40
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Headlight washers $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,465$9,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,386

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase105.1 in106.9 in
Length188.7 in186.2 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height63.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
Towing Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125Yes
Additional engine cooling0No
Transmission cooler0No
Total Requested125100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested90026%
Total Not Requested262574%

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