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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: $37,976

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $18,059

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,354

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,460

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelRLOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $47,200 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $42,801 $33,064 $36,089
Advance Package 7,950    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,585  
Cargo net   81 81
Advance Package 7,128    
EyeSight and Navigation Package   1,323  
Cargo net   52 52
Options (change) 7,950 1,666 81
Options (change) 7,128 1,375 52
Destination 885 915 915
Total Price $56,035 $37,976 $39,686
Total Invoice $50,814 $35,354 $37,056

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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: $20,869
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,076
Model Year201120182018
ModelRLOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine300hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$56,035$37,976$39,686
Adjustments for Features0-2,810-2,900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,035$35,166$36,786
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,620
Total Invoice$50,814$35,354$37,056
Adjustments for Features0-2,616-2,708
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,814$32,738$34,348
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,610

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year201120182018
ModelRLOutbackOutback
TrimBase3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert $25$25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Backup collision intervention $150$150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane sway warning $25$25
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Roof rack $300 
Roof rails  $250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim$300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0$0
Total Value of Features$7,665$10,475$10,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,616-2,708

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20112018
ModelRLOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase110.2 in108.1 in
Length195.8 in189.9 in
Width72.7 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,893 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
13.8 ft335.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.873.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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 information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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