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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: $36,391

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $6,604

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,031

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $5,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelTLOutbackOutback
TrimSH-AWD3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $38,505 $35,395 $38,690
Base Invoice $35,391 $33,064 $36,089
Technology Package 3,730    
Cargo net   81 81
Technology Package 3,420    
Cargo net   52 52
Options (change) 3,730 81 81
Options (change) 3,420 52 52
Destination 760 915 915
Total Price $42,995 $36,391 $39,686
Total Invoice $39,571 $34,031 $37,056

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,499
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,312
Model Year200920182018
ModelTLOutbackOutback
TrimSH-AWD3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine305hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT5CVT-6CVT-6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG20/27 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10576, 12576, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$42,995$36,391$39,686
Adjustments for Features0-1,895-5,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,995$34,496$34,651
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$155
Total Invoice$39,571$34,031$37,056
Adjustments for Features0-1,772-4,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,571$32,259$32,355
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$96

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year200920182018
ModelTLOutbackOutback
TrimSH-AWD3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Lead vehicle start alert  $25
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power liftgate $350$350
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Backup collision intervention  $150
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200
Hill descent control $250$250
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane sway warning  $25
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Seat cushion airbag, driver $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Cargo tray $40$40
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector  $40
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
Media drive$15  
Navigation app $50 
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system$600 $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25 $25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Leather door panel trim$250  
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
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$5,930$7,825$10,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895$5,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,772-4,701

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20092018
ModelTLOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in108.1 in
Length195.3 in189.9 in
Width74.0 in72.4 in
Height57.2 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,971 lb.3,893 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 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 TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested157572%
Total Not Requested61528%

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