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Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $7,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $6,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelTLOutback
TrimSH-AWD3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,505 $28,295
Base Invoice $35,391 $26,460
Technology Package 3,730  
Navigation system   1,550
Limited Package   3,400
Sunroof   1,445
Technology Package 3,420  
Navigation system   1,294
Limited Package   3,207
Sunroof   1,203
Options (change) 3,730 6,395
Options (change) 3,420 5,704
Destination 760 775
Total Price $42,995 $35,465
Total Invoice $39,571 $32,939

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,753
Model Year20092012
ModelTLOutback
TrimSH-AWD3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine305hp V6256hp H6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-17
Total Price$42,995$35,465
Adjustments for Features-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,040$35,465
Total Invoice$39,571$32,939
Adjustments for Features-8790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,692$32,939

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelTLOutback
TrimSH-AWD3.6R
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Cargo net$40 
Cargo tray $40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Total Value of Features$5,545$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments$955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8790

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092012
ModelTLOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in107.9 in
Length195.3 in188.2 in
Width74.0 in71.7 in
Height57.2 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,597 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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 TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested109050%

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%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
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 plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested262576%
Total Not Requested85024%

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