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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: $35,940

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $18,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,616

Subaru Outback 3.6R Limited   
Difference: $15,311

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelOutbackOutbackRL
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,995 $38,195 $46,280
Base Invoice $32,696 $35,635 $41,560
Cargo net 70 70  
Technology Package     3,620
CMBS and Pax     3,800
Cargo net 45 45  
Technology Package     3,245
CMBS and Pax     3,407
Options (change) 70 70 7,420
Options (change) 45 45 6,652
Destination 875 875 715
Total Price $35,940 $39,140 $54,415
Total Invoice $33,616 $36,555 $48,927

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,482
Model Year201720172008
ModelOutbackOutbackRL
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6256hp H6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-6CVT-6T5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG16/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/680-460
Total Price$35,940$39,140$54,415
Adjustments for Features0-3,440-115
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$35,700$54,300
Cost Above Minimum$240$0$0
Total Invoice$33,616$36,555$48,927
Adjustments for Features0-3,213-103
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,616$33,342$48,824
Cost Above Minimum$274$0$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year201720172008
ModelOutbackOutbackRL
Trim3.6R Limited3.6R TouringBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert $25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Backup collision intervention $150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $200 
Lane sway warning $25 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300  
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years $0 
Navigation system $600$600
Satellite radio$200 $200
Satellite radio - three year subscription $400 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information $25 
Traffic information  $25
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25  
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked fog lights $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$7,875$11,315$7,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440$115
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,213-103

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172008
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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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%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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