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Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,792

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $13,203

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,353

Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $10,922

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,595 $46,280
Base Invoice $29,367 $41,560
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,200  
Universal garage door opener 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183  
Cargo net 42  
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,094  
Universal garage door opener 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119  
Cargo net 28  
Options (change) 1,502 0
Options (change) 1,291 0
Destination 695 715
Total Price $33,792 $46,995
Total Invoice $31,353 $42,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,213
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,031
Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine243hp H4290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/50-17
Total Price$33,792$46,995
Adjustments for Features0-990
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,792$46,005
Total Invoice$31,353$42,275
Adjustments for Features0-891
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,353$41,384

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRL
Trim2.5 XT LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Sunroof, large$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$6,525$7,515
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$990
Value of Feature Adjustments0-891

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092008
ModelOutbackRL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.2 in
Length188.7 in193.6 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height63.2 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft313.1 ft3

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