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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: $36,242

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $7,973

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,686

Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited   
Difference: $4,978

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $32,695 $35,395 $36,490 $38,690 $36,370
Base Invoice $30,623 $33,064 $34,111 $36,089 $32,186
EyeSight and Navigation Package 2,085        
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 547 547 415
Towing Package         160
Heated front seats         665
Premium Package         2,145
Xenon HID headlights         815
Navigation system         2,350
Adaptive cruise control         600
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,738        
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 410 410 295
Towing Package         128
Heated front seats         532
Premium Package         1,716
Xenon HID headlights         652
Navigation system         1,980
Adaptive cruise control         480
Options (change) 2,632 547 547 547 7,150
Options (change) 2,148 410 410 410 5,783
Destination 915 915 915 915 695
Total Price $36,242 $36,857 $37,952 $40,152 $44,215
Total Invoice $33,686 $34,389 $35,436 $37,414 $38,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,969
Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine175hp H4256hp H6175hp H4256hp H6223hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12576, 12576, 12132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,242$36,857$37,952$40,152$44,215
Adjustments for Features-5,370-2,320-5,420-5,4200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,872$34,537$32,532$34,732$44,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$1,660$3,860$0
Total Invoice$33,686$34,389$35,436$37,414$38,664
Adjustments for Features-4,991-2,165-5,061-5,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,695$32,224$30,375$32,364$38,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,529$1,680$3,669$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182018201820182006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackOutbackRX
Trim2.5i Limited3.6R Limited2.5i Touring3.6R Touring330
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic    $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 $850$850 
Cruise control $150   
Heated steering wheel  $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25 $25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation    $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 $200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 $200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150 $150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200 $200$200 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver    $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 $200$200 
Lane departure warning$200 $200$200 
Lane sway warning$25 $25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 $50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 $0$0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300  $300
Roof rails  $250$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers    $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Laminated front side windows    $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100$100 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Cassette player    $50
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation app $50   
Navigation map updates, three years$0 $0$0 
Navigation system$600 $600$600$600
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 $25$25 
Voice control for audio system $25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror    $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 $200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror    $75
Headlight washers    $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse    $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats    $75
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 
Alloy wheels    $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,650$7,600$10,700$10,700$5,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,370$2,320$5,420$5,420$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,991-2,165-5,061-5,0500

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182006
ModelOutbackRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in106.9 in
Length189.9 in186.2 in
Width72.4 in72.6 in
Height66.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,623 lb.3,861 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in38.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in57.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft338.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft384.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Total Requested147537%
Total Not Requested247563%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested230091%
Total Not Requested2259%

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