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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Ascent Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Ascent Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $38,353

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,645

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $4,203

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820192019
ModelOutbackOutbackAscentAscent
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,395 $38,690 $38,995 $44,695
Base Invoice $33,064 $36,089 $36,414 $41,601
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585      
Wheel-lip moldings 458 458    
HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.     2,950  
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323      
Wheel-lip moldings 343 343    
HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.     2,459  
Options (change) 2,043 458 2,950 0
Options (change) 1,666 343 2,459 0
Destination 915 915 975 975
Total Price $38,353 $40,063 $42,920 $45,670
Total Invoice $35,645 $37,347 $39,848 $42,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Ascent

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,907
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,662
Model Year2018201820192019
ModelOutbackOutbackAscentAscent
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine256hp H6256hp H6260hp H4260hp H4
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6CVT-8CVT-8
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG21/27 MPG21/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12792, 14792, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/50-20245/50-20
Total Price$38,353$40,063$42,920$45,670
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,660-2,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,353$39,973$41,260$43,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,620$0$1,950
Total Invoice$35,645$37,347$39,848$42,576
Adjustments for Features0-84-1,541-2,293
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,645$37,263$38,307$40,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,618$0$1,976

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Ascent

Model Year2018201820192019
ModelOutbackOutbackAscentAscent
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringLimitedTouring
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet   $100
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power front side windows$250$250  
Power locks$275$275  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75  
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Terrain selector  $200$200
Trailer sway control  $25$25
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear defrost$200$200  
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40  
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
App support  $0$0
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Rear seat USB outlets (optional)  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror  $25$25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Total Value of Features$6,290$6,380$7,950$8,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$1,660$2,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-84-1,541-2,293

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Subaru Ascent

Model Year20182019
ModelOutbackAscent
Body4dr Wagon4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.1 in113.8 in
Length189.9 in196.8 in
Width72.4 in76.0 in
Height66.1 in71.6 in
Curb Weight3,893 lb.4,430 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in41.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in60.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.2 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
35.5 ft317.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
35.547.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
73.3 ft386.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Backup collision intervention150Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25Yes
Total Requested302599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Subaru Ascent Limited

HK audio / moonroof / nav pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Surround sound250No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 792W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77530%
Total Not Requested180070%

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