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Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,292

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $5,648

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,280

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTL
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,295 $31,595 $32,095 $33,325
Base Invoice $21,020 $29,367 $29,924 $30,384
Limited Package 5,000      
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Cargo net 42 42 42  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Limited Package 4,538      
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Cargo net 28 28 28  
Navigation system 1,830 1,823 1,822 1,821
Options (change) 7,302 2,302 2,119 2,000
Options (change) 6,565 2,020 1,900 1,821
Destination 695 695 695 615
Total Price $30,292 $34,592 $34,909 $35,940
Total Invoice $28,280 $32,082 $32,519 $32,820

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,608
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,370
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTL
Trim2.5i2.5 XT Limited3.0R LimitedBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6258hp V6
TransmissionM5M5T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17235/45-17
Total Price$30,292$34,592$34,909$35,940
Adjustments for Features-1,960-1,985-2,9850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,332$32,607$31,924$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,275$3,592$0
Total Invoice$28,280$32,082$32,519$32,820
Adjustments for Features-1,830-1,841-2,7810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,450$30,241$29,738$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,791$3,288$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackTL
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 manual   $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist   $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents   $100
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Cassette player   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,200$5,225$6,225$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$1,985$2,985$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,830-1,841-2,7810

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL

Model Year20092006
ModelOutbackTL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in107.9 in
Length188.7 in189.3 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height63.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft312.5 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-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Roof rack crossbars50No
Cargo cover75No
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
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
225/55VR17 tires400No
Total Requested312554%
Total Not Requested270046%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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