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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: $36,964

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $9,151

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,458

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,161

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $37,400
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $33,099
Class II trailer hitch 547 547 415
Rear bumper protector 107    
Towing Package     160
Heated front seats     665
Premium Package     1,245
Navigation system     2,650
Xenon HID headlights     815
Adaptive cruise control     600
AWD     1,400
Class II trailer hitch 410 410 295
Rear bumper protector 69    
Towing Package     128
Heated front seats     532
Premium Package     1,122
Navigation system     2,225
Xenon HID headlights     734
Adaptive cruise control     480
AWD     1,239
Options (change) 654 547 7,950
Options (change) 479 410 6,755
Destination 915 915 765
Total Price $36,964 $40,152 $46,115
Total Invoice $34,458 $37,414 $40,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,091
Model Year201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6270hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12132, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/65-17
Total Price$36,964$40,152$46,115
Adjustments for Features0-3,100-80
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,964$37,052$46,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$88$0
Total Invoice$34,458$37,414$40,619
Adjustments for Features0-2,889-70
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,458$34,525$40,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$67$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201820182008
ModelOutbackOutbackRX
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R Touring350
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed automatic  $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Roof rack$300 $300
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Body kit (gray/black)  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation app$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Headlight washers  $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$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 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,950$11,050$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,100$80
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,889-70

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182008
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 Weight3,893 lb.4,090 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
Lexus RX 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
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
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested230080%
Total Not Requested57520%

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