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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: $30,603

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $13,792

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,481

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $36,370
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $32,186
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,350
Class II trailer hitch 353 369 353 415
Towing Package       160
Heated front seats       665
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.       3,740
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,980
Class II trailer hitch 229 240 229 295
Towing Package       128
Heated front seats       532
Multi-Panel Moonroof Pkg.       2,992
Options (change) 7,613 2,629 2,430 7,330
Options (change) 6,766 2,232 2,101 5,927
Destination 695 695 695 695
Total Price $30,603 $34,919 $35,220 $44,395
Total Invoice $28,481 $32,294 $32,720 $38,808

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,437
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,143
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6223hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/65-17
Total Price$30,603$34,919$35,220$44,395
Adjustments for Features0-25-1,025-1,355
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,603$34,894$34,195$43,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,291$3,592$0
Total Invoice$28,481$32,294$32,720$38,808
Adjustments for Features0-23-952-1,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,481$32,271$31,768$37,624
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,790$3,287$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R Limited330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Roof rack$300   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents   $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black)   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Panoramic sunroof   $1200
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250$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$25$25 
Headlight washers   $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats   $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$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$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,825$5,825$6,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$25$1,025$1,355
Value of Feature Adjustments0-23-952-1,184

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20092006
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 Weight3,331 lb.3,861 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
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested432574%
Total Not Requested150026%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

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
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested110033%
Total Not Requested227567%

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