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Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $14,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $11,747

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelRLOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,780 $28,295
Base Invoice $40,795 $26,460
Technology Package 3,620  
Limited Package   3,400
Navigation system   1,550
Sunroof   1,445
Technology Package 3,221  
Limited Package   3,207
Navigation system   1,294
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 3,620 6,395
Options (change) 3,221 5,704
Destination 670 775
Total Price $50,070 $35,465
Total Invoice $44,686 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,551
Model Year20072012
ModelRLOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/60-17
Total Price$50,070$35,465
Adjustments for Features-1,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,730$35,465
Total Invoice$44,686$32,939
Adjustments for Features-1,1960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,490$32,939

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072012
ModelRLOutback
TrimBase3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$6,455$5,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1960

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072012
ModelRLOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.2 in107.9 in
Length193.6 in188.2 in
Width72.2 in71.7 in
Height57.1 in65.7 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft334.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.171.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested90084%
Total Not Requested17516%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested1350100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
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 seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%
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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