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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: $35,792

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $8,088

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,176

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $7,983

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelTLOutback
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Base Price $39,255 $31,595
Base Invoice $36,812 $29,367
Technology Package 3,730  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,200
Cargo net   42
Universal garage door opener   77
Navigation system   2,000
Technology Package 3,452  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
5-speed shiftable automatic   1,094
Cargo net   28
Universal garage door opener   50
Navigation system   1,823
Options (change) 3,730 3,502
Options (change) 3,452 3,114
Destination 895 695
Total Price $43,880 $35,792
Total Invoice $41,159 $33,176

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,064
Model Year20122009
ModelTLOutback
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Engine305hp V6243hp H4
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18225/55-17
Total Price$43,880$35,792
Adjustments for Features-9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,900$35,792
Total Invoice$41,159$33,176
Adjustments for Features-9190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,240$33,176

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
ModelTLOutback
TrimSH-AWD2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Raised heavy-duty suspension $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$7,205$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9190

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback

Model Year20122009
ModelTLOutback
Body4dr Sedan4dr Wagon
Wheelbase109.3 in105.1 in
Length194.0 in188.7 in
Width74.0 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in63.2 in
Curb Weight3,968 lb.3,605 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in52.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in33.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.166.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Subaru Outback specs.

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 player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested105048%
Total Not Requested114052%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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