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Subaru Outback vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $41,100

Subaru Outback Limited XT   
Difference: $4,650

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackTLXTLX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $37,995 $39,945 $36,200 $42,800
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,585      
Remote start 470 470    
Advance Package     7,550  
AWD     2,000 2,000
EyeSight and Navigation Package 1,323      
Remote start 352 352    
Advance Package     7,152  
AWD     1,895 1,895
Options (change) 2,055 470 9,550 2,000
Options (change) 1,675 352 9,047 1,895
Destination 1,050 1,050 950 950
Total Price $41,100 $41,465 $46,700 $45,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru Outback Limited XT
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru Outback Touring XT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,970
Model Year2021202120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackTLXTLX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine260hp H4260hp H4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionCVT-8CVT-8T9T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/30 MPG23/30 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)576, 12576, 12490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18225/60-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$41,100$41,465$46,700$45,750
Adjustments for Features0-90-1,055-55
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,100$41,375$45,645$45,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$50

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2021202120182018
ModelOutbackOutbackTLXTLX
TrimLimited XTTouring XTV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100$100 
Lead vehicle start alert$25$25  
PIN Code Access$10$10  
Power liftgate$350$350  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500 
Backup collision intervention$150$150  
Hill descent control$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane keeping assist  $400$400
Lane sway warning$25$25  
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
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$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Cargo tray$40$40  
Roof rack$300   
Roof rails $250  
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield  $250 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Wiper de-icer$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear bumper protector $40  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0$0
Media drive  $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0  
Surround sound  $250$250
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
LED headlights  $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Spotter mirror(s)   $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100$100
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$6,700$6,790$7,755$6,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$90$1,055$55
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3-1,002-52

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20212018
ModelOutbackTLX
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.1 in109.3 in
Length191.3 in191.7 in
Width73.0 in73.0 in
Height66.1 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,885 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom39.5 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
32.5 ft314.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
75.7 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback Limited XT

EyeSight and Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Backup collision intervention150No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
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
Total Requested285093%
Total Not Requested2007%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested320060%
Total Not Requested211540%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6 A-Spec

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%

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