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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,997

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,612

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,492

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackWRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,995 $31,495 $40,895
Base Invoice $28,795 $29,350 $38,587
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183   233
Cargo net 42 42 81
All-weather floor mats 55 55 81
Universal garage door opener 77 77 111
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals   149  
Cargo tray     81
Bodyside moldings     267
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119   151
Cargo net 28 28 52
All-weather floor mats 33 33 52
Universal garage door opener 50 50 72
Navigation system 1,822 1,822  
Metal pedals   94  
Cargo tray     52
Bodyside moldings     173
Options (change) 2,357 2,323 854
Options (change) 2,052 2,027 552
Destination 645 645 860
Total Price $33,997 $34,463 $42,609
Total Invoice $31,492 $32,022 $39,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.0R L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,711
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,557
Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackWRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4245hp H6305hp H4
TransmissionM5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17235/35-19
Total Price$33,997$34,463$42,609
Adjustments for Features0-1,200-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,997$33,263$40,974
Cost Above Minimum$734$0$0
Total Invoice$31,492$32,022$39,999
Adjustments for Features0-1,115-1,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,492$30,907$38,464
Cost Above Minimum$585$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200820082018
ModelOutbackOutbackWRX
Trim2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Hood scoop$100 $100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,475$6,675$7,110
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,200$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,115-1,535

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20082018
ModelOutbackWRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in104.3 in
Length188.7 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height63.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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