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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: $37,405

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $16,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,698

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $13,369

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelRLOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $45,780 $33,395
Base Invoice $40,795 $31,227
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,700  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   2,295
Eyesight Driver Assist System   795
Cargo net   70
Technology Package 3,221  
CMBS and Pax 3,381  
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation   1,913
Eyesight Driver Assist System   663
Cargo net   45
Options (change) 7,320 3,160
Options (change) 6,602 2,621
Destination 670 850
Total Price $53,770 $37,405
Total Invoice $48,067 $34,698

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,605
Model Year20072016
ModelRLOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine290hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460225/60-18
Total Price$53,770$37,405
Adjustments for Features0-2,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,770$34,995
Total Invoice$48,067$34,698
Adjustments for Features0-2,236
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,067$32,462

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072016
ModelRLOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
Power liftgate $350
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$6,440$8,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,236

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20072016
ModelRLOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.2 in108.1 in
Length193.6 in189.6 in
Width72.2 in72.4 in
Height57.1 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.173.3 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 information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207598%
Total Not Requested352%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Total Requested110059%
Total Not Requested75041%

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