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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: $37,960

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $19,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $35,061

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $17,126

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,095 $48,200
Base Invoice $30,034 $44,098
Special Appearance Package 1,000  
Sunroof 1,445  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,295  
Navigation system 1,300  
Advance Package   7,950
Special Appearance Package 835  
Sunroof 1,203  
Eyesight Driver Assist System 1,079  
Navigation system 1,085  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 5,040 7,950
Options (change) 4,202 7,194
Destination 825 895
Total Price $37,960 $57,045
Total Invoice $35,061 $52,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,083
Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6300hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/45-18
Total Price$37,960$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-1,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,960$55,905
Total Invoice$35,061$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-1,043
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,061$51,144

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Lead vehicle start alert$25 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane sway warning$25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection$50 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 
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 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 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$6,015$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,043

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20142012
ModelOutbackRL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in110.2 in
Length189.0 in195.8 in
Width71.7 in72.7 in
Height65.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,613 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		71.3 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited

Special Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Total Requested475100%
Total Not Requested00%
Eyesight Driver Assist System
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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