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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $14,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $11,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $49,300
Base Invoice $26,460 $43,912
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Options (change) 6,395 0
Options (change) 5,704 0
Destination 775 615
Total Price $35,465 $49,915
Total Invoice $32,939 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,437
Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionT5T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/50-17
Total Price$35,465$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-1,290
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$48,625
Total Invoice$32,939$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-1,151
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$43,376

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6RBase
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 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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 
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$5,365$6,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,290
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackRL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.2 in
Length188.2 in193.6 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		34.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%
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 plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%

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