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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $901

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $1,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelOutbackOutbackWRXWRX
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $30,995 $39,995
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $29,154 $37,750
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     165 165
Cargo tray     71 71
Universal garage door opener     85 85
Bodyside moldings     230 230
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     107 107
Cargo tray     46 46
Universal garage door opener     56 56
Bodyside moldings     149 149
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 551 551
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 358 358
Destination 775 775 820 820
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $32,366 $41,366
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $30,332 $38,928

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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: $2,101
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,181
Model Year2012201220172017
ModelOutbackOutbackWRXWRX
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$31,465$35,465$32,366$41,366
Adjustments for Features-1,200-2,1500-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,265$33,315$32,366$38,806
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$6,440
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$30,332$38,928
Adjustments for Features-1,116-1,9970-2,409
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,151$30,942$30,332$36,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,791$0$6,187

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2012201220172017
ModelOutbackOutbackWRXWRX
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access   $10
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years   $0
Navigation system$600$600 $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$4,800$5,750$3,600$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,200$2,150$0$2,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,116-1,9970-2,409

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122017
ModelOutbackWRX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in104.3 in
Length188.2 in180.9 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height65.7 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,268 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested294068%
Total Not Requested140032%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
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 seat50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested242570%
Total Not Requested105030%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

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

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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