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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: $35,465

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,939

Subaru Outback 3.6R   
Difference: $8,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackTL
Trim3.6RSH-AWD
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,295 $39,255
Base Invoice $26,460 $36,812
Navigation system 1,550  
Limited Package 3,400  
Sunroof 1,445  
Technology Package   3,730
Navigation system 1,294  
Limited Package 3,207  
Sunroof 1,203  
Technology Package   3,452
Options (change) 6,395 3,730
Options (change) 5,704 3,452
Destination 775 895
Total Price $35,465 $43,880
Total Invoice $32,939 $41,159

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,301
Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackTL
Trim3.6RSH-AWD
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine256hp H6305hp V6
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17245/45-18
Total Price$35,465$43,880
Adjustments for Features0-980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,465$42,900
Total Invoice$32,939$41,159
Adjustments for Features0-919
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,939$40,240

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackTL
Trim3.6RSH-AWD
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo net $40
Cargo tray$40 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rack$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,565$5,545
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-919

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelOutbackTL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in109.3 in
Length188.2 in194.0 in
Width71.7 in74.0 in
Height65.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,597 lb.3,968 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft313.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested900100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested265076%
Total Not Requested82524%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250No
Proximity key250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110050%
Total Not Requested109050%

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