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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: $31,465

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $4,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,267

Subaru Outback 2.5i   
Difference: $3,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackTL
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,295 $28,295 $33,325
Base Invoice $21,939 $26,460 $30,384
Limited Package 4,400 3,400  
Navigation system 1,550 1,550 2,000
Sunroof 1,445 1,445  
Limited Package 4,056 3,207  
Navigation system 1,294 1,294 1,821
Sunroof 1,203 1,203  
Options (change) 7,395 6,395 2,000
Options (change) 6,553 5,704 1,821
Destination 775 775 615
Total Price $31,465 $35,465 $35,940
Total Invoice $29,267 $32,939 $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: $6,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,376
Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackTL
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4256hp H6258hp V6
TransmissionM6T5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-17225/60-17235/45-17
Total Price$31,465$35,465$35,940
Adjustments for Features-1,960-2,9100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,505$32,555$35,940
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$0
Total Invoice$29,267$32,939$32,820
Adjustments for Features-1,823-2,7030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,444$30,236$32,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,792$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL

Model Year201220122006
ModelOutbackOutbackTL
Trim2.5i3.6RBase
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000 
AWD$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 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo net  $40
Cargo tray$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Roof rack$300$300 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper$175$175 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,390$5,340$2,430
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,960$2,910$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,823-2,7030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122006
ModelOutbackTL
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in107.9 in
Length188.2 in189.3 in
Width71.7 in72.2 in
Height65.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,390 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.8 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
34.3 ft312.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.3 ft312.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i

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 plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Fog lights125Yes
Deep-tinted rear windows275No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cargo cover75No
Cargo tray40No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested297569%
Total Not Requested136531%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 3.6R

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 plates100No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
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
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
225/60R17 tires400No
Total Requested250072%
Total Not Requested97528%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested70078%
Total Not Requested20022%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%

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