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Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $276

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $487

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $23,295 $28,295
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $21,939 $26,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165    
Universal garage door opener 85 85    
Bodyside moldings 230 230    
Cargo tray 71 71    
Limited Package     4,400 3,400
Navigation system     1,550 1,550
Sunroof     1,445 1,445
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107    
Universal garage door opener 56 56    
Bodyside moldings 149 149    
Cargo tray 46 46    
Limited Package     4,056 3,207
Navigation system     1,294 1,294
Sunroof     1,203 1,203
Options (change) 551 551 7,395 6,395
Options (change) 358 358 6,553 5,704
Destination 795 795 775 775
Total Price $31,741 $41,341 $31,465 $35,465
Total Invoice $29,754 $38,903 $29,267 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,526
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,650
Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine268hp H4305hp H4170hp H4256hp H6
TransmissionM6M6M6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6440, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/60-17225/60-17
Total Price$31,741$41,341$31,465$35,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,635-1,250-2,200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,741$38,706$30,215$33,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,965$0$3,050
Total Invoice$29,754$38,903$29,267$32,939
Adjustments for Features0-2,480-1,163-2,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,754$36,423$28,104$30,896
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,669$0$2,792

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year2016201620122012
ModelWRXWRXOutbackOutback
TrimLimitedSTI Limited2.5i3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
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  
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  
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years $0  
Navigation system $600$600$600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25  
Traffic information $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$3,325$5,960$4,575$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,635$1,250$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,480-1,163-2,043

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20162012
ModelWRXOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase104.3 in107.9 in
Length180.9 in188.2 in
Width70.7 in71.7 in
Height58.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,390 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.0 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
12.071.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
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 seat50No
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

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 radio50Yes
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 seat50No
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%

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