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Subaru Outback vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,250

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $25,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,252

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $22,397

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRLX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $48,450
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $44,324
Limited Package 5,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Technology Package       6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers       0
Limited Package 4,538      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822  
Technology Package       5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers       0
Options (change) 7,260 2,260 2,077 6,000
Options (change) 6,537 1,992 1,872 5,430
Destination 695 695 695 895
Total Price $30,250 $34,550 $34,867 $55,345
Total Invoice $28,252 $32,054 $32,491 $50,649

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,540
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,144
Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRLX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6310hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17245/40-19
Total Price$30,250$34,550$34,867$55,345
Adjustments for Features0-125-1,125-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,250$34,425$33,742$51,790
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,175$3,492$0
Total Invoice$28,252$32,054$32,491$50,649
Adjustments for Features0-116-1,048-3,253
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,252$31,938$31,443$47,396
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,686$3,191$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RLX

Model Year2009200920092014
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackRLX
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Proximity key   $250
Remote app   $25
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist   $50
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Rearview camera   $200
Rollover sensor   $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based   $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player   $0
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical   $100
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Rear wheel steering   $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$6,050$6,175$7,175$9,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125$1,125$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-116-1,048-3,253

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20092014
ModelOutbackRLX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in112.2 in
Length188.7 in196.1 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height63.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Surround sound250Yes
Mud guards75No
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested297551%
Total Not Requested285049%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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