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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: $3,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,716

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220182018
ModelOutbackOutbackWRXWRX
Trim2.5i3.6RLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $29,708 $38,587
Limited Package 4,400 3,400    
Navigation system 1,550 1,550    
Sunroof 1,445 1,445    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233 233
Navigation Package     2,100  
Cargo tray     81 81
Universal garage door opener     111 111
Door sill trim plates     161  
Bodyside moldings     267 267
Limited Package 4,056 3,207    
Navigation system 1,294 1,294    
Sunroof 1,203 1,203    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151 151
Navigation Package     1,863  
Cargo tray     52 52
Universal garage door opener     72 72
Door sill trim plates     104  
Bodyside moldings     173 173
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 2,953 692
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 2,415 448
Destination 775 775 860 860
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $35,408 $42,447
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $32,983 $39,895

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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: $3,533
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,334
Model Year2012201220182018
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, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$31,465$35,465$35,408$42,447
Adjustments for Features0-950-410-1,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,465$34,515$34,998$41,062
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0$6,064
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$32,983$39,895
Adjustments for Features0-882-382-1,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,267$32,057$32,601$38,593
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$0$5,992

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2012201220182018
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$10
Proximity key  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$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
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
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$0
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
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
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$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$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$4,125$5,075$4,535$5,510
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$410$1,385
Value of Feature Adjustments0-882-382-1,302

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
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.3,277 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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested299069%
Total Not Requested135031%
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
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested247571%
Total Not Requested100029%
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%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested67550%
Total Not Requested67550%

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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