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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: $36,137

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $11,218

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,407

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,563

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackRX
Trim3.6R350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $37,700
Base Invoice $26,460 $33,742
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319  
Sunroof 1,445  
Class II trailer hitch 353 415
Towing Package   160
Heated front seats   665
Premium Package   1,245
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   4,130
Xenon HID headlights   815
AWD   1,400
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239  
Sunroof 1,203  
Class II trailer hitch 229 295
Towing Package   128
Heated front seats   532
Premium Package   1,120
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,341
Xenon HID headlights   734
AWD   1,253
Options (change) 7,067 8,830
Options (change) 6,172 7,403
Destination 775 825
Total Price $36,137 $47,355
Total Invoice $33,407 $41,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,713
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,343
Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackRX
Trim3.6R350
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionT5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9210, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/65-17
Total Price$36,137$47,355
Adjustments for Features0-2,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,137$44,850
Total Invoice$33,407$41,970
Adjustments for Features0-2,220
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,407$39,750

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackRX
Trim3.6R350
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 
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver $75
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40 
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 
Exterior 
Body kit (gray/black) $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows $200
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio$200 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Headlight washers $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,215$6,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,220

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122009
ModelOutbackRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in106.9 in
Length188.2 in186.2 in
Width71.7 in72.6 in
Height65.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,090 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested650100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100Yes
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested220077%
Total Not Requested65023%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Mark Levinson, 210W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100074%
Total Not Requested35026%

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