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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: $30,347

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $5,142

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,313

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,722

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackWRXWRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $29,708 $38,587
Limited Package 5,000        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183   233 233
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000    
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77 111 111
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 81 81
Cargo net 42 42 42 81 81
Metal pedals     149    
Navigation Package       2,100  
Door sill trim plates       161  
Bodyside moldings       267 267
Limited Package 4,538        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119   151 151
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822    
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50 72 72
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 52 52
Cargo net 28 28 28 52 52
Metal pedals     94    
Navigation Package       1,863  
Door sill trim plates       104  
Bodyside moldings       173 173
Options (change) 7,357 2,357 2,323 3,034 773
Options (change) 6,598 2,053 2,027 2,467 500
Destination 695 695 695 860 860
Total Price $30,347 $34,647 $35,113 $35,489 $42,528
Total Invoice $28,313 $32,115 $32,646 $33,035 $39,947

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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: $4,457
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,084
Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackWRXWRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM5M5T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$30,347$34,647$35,113$35,489$42,528
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,200-685-1,660
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,347$34,522$33,913$34,804$40,868
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,566$0$6,064
Total Invoice$28,313$32,115$32,646$33,035$39,947
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,116-638-1,559
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,313$31,999$31,530$32,397$38,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,217$0$5,991

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092009200920182018
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackWRXWRX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000  
6-speed manual   $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10$10
Proximity key   $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200$200
Brake assist   $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor   $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100$100
Vehicle health reports   $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75  
Roof rack$300    
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 $125
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential    $275
Limited-slip front differential    $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 $300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350  
Bodyside moldings   $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler   $200$200
Hood scoop $100 $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0
Sunroof   $900$900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
App support   $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0$0
Satellite radio   $200$200
Siri Eyes Free support   $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200$200
Traffic + travel information   $25$25
USB port   $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Boost gauge   $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750$750
Steering-linked headlights   $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50  
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100  
Total Value of Features$5,725$5,850$6,925$6,410$7,385
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,200$685$1,660
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,116-638-1,559

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092018
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 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
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
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275047%
Total Not Requested307553%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested62546%
Total Not Requested72554%

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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