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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus SC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Lexus SC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,242

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $37,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,202

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $30,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSC
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean430
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $66,355
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $57,728
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000  
Preferred Accessory Package       197
Rear spoiler       440
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Cargo net 28 28 28  
Navigation system   1,822 1,822  
Preferred Accessory Package       117
Rear spoiler       352
Options (change) 3,302 2,302 2,119 637
Options (change) 2,898 2,019 1,900 469
Destination 645 645 645 765
Total Price $30,242 $33,942 $34,259 $67,757
Total Invoice $28,202 $31,459 $31,895 $58,962

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $32,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,453
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSC
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean430
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6288hp V8
TransmissionT4M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,242$33,942$34,259$67,757
Adjustments for Features-4250-1,125-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,817$33,942$33,134$62,352
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,202$31,459$31,895$58,962
Adjustments for Features-3960-1,047-4,703
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,806$31,459$30,848$54,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,653$3,042$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus SC

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackSC
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. Bean430
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo mat   $40
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Roof rack$300$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Power retractable hardtop   $6750
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Power antenna   $100
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim   $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$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$6,840$6,415$7,540$11,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$0$1,125$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments-3960-1,047-4,703

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20082008
ModelOutbackSC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase105.1 in103.1 in
Length188.7 in178.5 in
Width69.7 in72.0 in
Height63.2 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,841 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft38.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested125052%
Total Not Requested115048%

Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested4038%
Total Not Requested6562%

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