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Acura TL vs. Subaru Tribeca Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Subaru Tribeca Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,116

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,414

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,678

Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $3,381

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTLTLTribecaTribeca
TrimBaseSH-AWD3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $35,905 $39,455 $32,595 $35,895
Base Invoice $33,712 $36,998 $30,657 $33,703
Technology Package 3,730 3,730    
Sunroof     1,500  
Navigation system     2,200 2,200
Cargo net     46 46
Technology Package 3,452 3,452    
Sunroof     1,304  
Navigation system     1,912 1,913
Cargo net     30 30
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 3,746 2,246
Options (change) 3,452 3,452 3,246 1,943
Destination 895 895 775 775
Total Price $40,530 $44,080 $37,116 $38,916
Total Invoice $38,059 $41,345 $34,678 $36,421

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Tribeca

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,634
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,455
Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTLTLTribecaTribeca
TrimBaseSH-AWD3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine280hp V6305hp V6256hp H6256hp H6
TransmissionT6T6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10385, 10385, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18255/55-18255/55-18
Total Price$40,530$44,080$37,116$38,916
Adjustments for Features0-2,200-2,220-2,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,530$41,880$34,896$36,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0$1,200
Total Invoice$38,059$41,345$34,678$36,421
Adjustments for Features0-2,063-2,074-2,639
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,059$39,282$32,604$33,782
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,223$0$1,178

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year2013201320122012
ModelTLTLTribecaTribeca
TrimBaseSH-AWD3.6R Limited3.6R Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails  $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100  
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear HVAC unit  $400$400
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding   $350
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
Surround sound$250$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,755$5,955$5,975$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,200$2,220$2,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,063-2,074-2,639

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Subaru Tribeca

Model Year20132012
ModelTLTribeca
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in108.2 in
Length194.0 in191.5 in
Width74.0 in73.9 in
Height57.2 in66.4 in
Curb Weight3,727 lb.4,141 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in57.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in51.3 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft38.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
13.137.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.174.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested94048%

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 camera200Yes
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested100052%
Total Not Requested94048%

Option Package Details
Subaru Tribeca 3.6R Limited

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Roof rails250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested125083%
Total Not Requested25017%

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