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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: $40,421

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $16,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelOutbackOutbackRL
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,745 $39,695 $48,200
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
Cargo net 81 81  
Advance Package     7,950
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
Cargo net 52 52  
Advance Package     7,194
Options (change) 1,666 81 7,950
Options (change) 1,375 52 7,194
Destination 1,010 1,010 895
Total Price $40,421 $40,786 $57,045

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,434
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $51,201
Model Year202020202012
ModelOutbackOutbackRL
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine260hp H4260hp H4300hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/45-18
Total Price$40,421$40,786$57,045
Adjustments for Features-2,810-2,9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,611$37,886$57,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year202020202012
ModelOutbackOutbackRL
TrimLimited XTTouring XTBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$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 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
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$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated second row seats$200$200 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$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 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Total Value of Features$10,475$10,565$7,665
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$2,900$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-166-760

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RL

Model Year20202012
ModelOutbackRL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in110.2 in
Length191.3 in195.8 in
Width73.0 in72.7 in
Height66.1 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,915 lb.4,099 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested200066%
Total Not Requested105034%

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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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