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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: $34,610

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $32,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,151

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $26,694

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackSC
Trim3.6R430
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $28,295 $66,355
Base Invoice $26,460 $57,728
Limited Package 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 319  
Universal garage door opener 85  
Rear spoiler   440
Limited Package 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121  
Illuminated door sill trim plates 239  
Universal garage door opener 55  
Rear spoiler   352
Options (change) 5,540 440
Options (change) 4,916 352
Destination 775 765
Total Price $34,610 $67,560
Total Invoice $32,151 $58,845

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus SC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,369
Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackSC
Trim3.6R430
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine256hp H6288hp V8
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/40-18
Total Price$34,610$67,560
Adjustments for Features0-4,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,610$62,595
Total Invoice$32,151$58,845
Adjustments for Features0-4,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,151$54,520

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackSC
Trim3.6R430
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$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 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows $200
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Power antenna $100
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar 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$6,340$11,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,965
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,325

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Lexus SC

Model Year20122008
ModelOutbackSC
Body4dr Wagon2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase107.9 in103.1 in
Length188.2 in178.5 in
Width71.7 in72.0 in
Height65.7 in53.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,840 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in27.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in46.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in49.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in27.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft38.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft38.8 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 radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
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 port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested240069%
Total Not Requested107531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

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