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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: $36,110

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $14,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,585

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $11,935

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,995 $46,280
Base Invoice $30,860 $41,560
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 2,195  
Cargo net 70  
Technology Package   3,620
Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation 1,830  
Cargo net 45  
Technology Package   3,245
Options (change) 2,265 3,620
Options (change) 1,875 3,245
Destination 850 715
Total Price $36,110 $50,615
Total Invoice $33,585 $45,520

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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: $15,730
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,074
Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18245/50-17
Total Price$36,110$50,615
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,885$50,615
Total Invoice$33,585$45,520
Adjustments for Features-1,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,446$45,520

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackRL
Trim3.6R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Hill descent control$250 
Rollover sensor$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo tray$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
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
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim, alternative type $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Total Value of Features$7,165$5,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1390

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

Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20152008
ModelOutbackRL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.2 in
Length189.6 in193.6 in
Width72.4 in72.2 in
Height66.1 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,810 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.3 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		35.5 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		73.3 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 Limited

Moonroof Package, keyless access, and navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested207599%
Total Not Requested251%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%

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