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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: $40,630

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $14,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212017
ModelOutbackOutbackRLX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTP-AWS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $54,450
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585    
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323    
Options (change) 1,585 0 0
Options (change) 1,323 0 0
Destination 1,050 1,050 950
Total Price $40,630 $40,995 $55,400

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,481
Model Year202120212017
ModelOutbackOutbackRLX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTP-AWS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine260hp H4260hp H4310hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18245/40-19
Total Price$40,630$40,995$55,400
Adjustments for Features-1,920-2,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,710$38,985$55,400
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RLX

Model Year202120212017
ModelOutbackOutbackRLX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTP-AWS
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
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
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Lane sway warning$25$25 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Seat cushion airbag, driver$75$75 
Seat cushion airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Wide-view rear camera  $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 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Laminated rear side windows  $100
Rear bumper protector $40 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125 
LED headlights  $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Rear wheel steering  $1500
Total Value of Features$8,800$8,890$6,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,920$2,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-112-510

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20212017
ModelOutbackRLX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in112.2 in
Length191.3 in196.1 in
Width73.0 in74.4 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft315.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
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 warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested240079%
Total Not Requested65021%

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