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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: $35,784

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $15,276

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,178

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $14,457

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackRXRX
Trim3.6R350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $28,295 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $26,460 $40,457 $47,002
Limited Package 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445 1,350  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319 375 375
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Premium Package   1,110  
Heated front seats   440  
AWD   1,400 1,400
Limited Package 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203 1,243  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239 250 250
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Premium Package   1,020  
Heated front seats   405  
AWD   1,309 1,309
Options (change) 6,714 6,795 3,895
Options (change) 5,943 6,183 3,515
Destination 775 995 995
Total Price $35,784 $51,060 $55,160
Total Invoice $33,178 $47,635 $51,512

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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: $8,821
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,435
Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackRXRX
Trim3.6R350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionT5T8T8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$35,784$51,060$55,160
Adjustments for Features0-6,455-7,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,784$44,605$47,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,925
Total Invoice$33,178$47,635$51,512
Adjustments for Features0-6,022-7,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,178$41,613$44,387
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,774

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220182018
ModelOutbackRXRX
Trim3.6R350350 F Sport
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Electronic engine sound enhancement  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power liftgate $350$350
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40  
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Self-repairing paint $0$0
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Larger infotainment display $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150 $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter  $150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,165$10,620$11,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,455$7,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,022-7,125

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122018
ModelOutbackRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.9 in109.8 in
Length188.2 in192.5 in
Width71.7 in74.6 in
Height65.7 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,387 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested270078%
Total Not Requested77522%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rails250Yes
Total Requested1150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested90049%
Total Not Requested95051%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested62557%
Total Not Requested47543%

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