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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: $30,292

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $11,058

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $10,638

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackWRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $39,995
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $37,750
Limited Package 5,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   165
Cargo net 42 42 42 55
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 85
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Metal pedals     149  
Bodyside moldings       230
Limited Package 4,538      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   107
Cargo net 28 28 28 36
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 56
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Metal pedals     94  
Bodyside moldings       149
Options (change) 7,302 2,302 2,268 535
Options (change) 6,565 2,020 1,994 348
Destination 695 695 695 820
Total Price $30,292 $34,592 $35,058 $41,350
Total Invoice $28,280 $32,082 $32,613 $38,918

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,099
Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackWRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6305hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$30,292$34,592$35,058$41,350
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-1,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,292$34,467$33,858$39,715
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0
Total Invoice$28,280$32,082$32,613$38,918
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,116-1,539
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,280$31,966$31,497$37,379
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,217$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2009200920092017
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackWRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manual   $150
AWD$1700$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$75 
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bodyside moldings   $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Hood scoop $100 $100
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
MP3-compatible player$50$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$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$25 
Boost gauge   $75
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,175$5,300$6,375$6,810
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$1,635
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,116-1,539

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092017
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.3,268 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 Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50No
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Surround sound250No
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested307553%

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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