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Subaru Outback vs. Honda Accord Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Outback vs. Honda Accord Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,123

Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean   
Difference: $522

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,096

Honda Accord EX-L   
Difference: $28

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAccord
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,295 $30,995 $31,495 $27,655
Base Invoice $24,659 $28,795 $29,350 $25,299
Limited Package 2,700      
Stability control 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183    
Navigation system   2,000 2,000 2,200
Limited Package 2,426      
Stability control 275      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119    
Navigation system   1,822 1,822 2,007
Options (change) 3,183 2,183 2,000 2,200
Options (change) 2,820 1,941 1,822 2,007
Destination 645 645 645 790
Total Price $30,123 $33,823 $34,140 $30,645
Total Invoice $28,124 $31,381 $31,817 $28,096

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Accord

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,847
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,143
Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAccord
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Engine170hp H4243hp H4245hp H6190hp I4
TransmissionT4M5T5A5
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/55-17225/55-17225/50-17
Total Price$30,123$33,823$34,140$30,645
Adjustments for Features-2,325-1,900-3,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,798$31,923$31,115$30,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$3,317$0
Total Invoice$28,124$31,381$31,817$28,096
Adjustments for Features-2,171-1,763-2,8190
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,953$29,618$28,998$28,096
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,665$3,045$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Accord

Model Year2008200820082012
ModelOutbackOutbackOutbackAccord
Trim2.5i L.L. Bean2.5 XT Limited3.0R L.L. BeanEX-L
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
5-speed automatic   $900
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction   $0
Remote window/roof operation   $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75$75 
Cargo tray$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rack$300$300$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 rear differential$300$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   $25
Hood scoop $100  
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Sunroof   $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100$1100 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound$250$250$250 
USB port   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100 
Leather door panel trim   $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,965$5,540$6,665$3,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$1,900$3,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,171-1,763-2,8190

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Outback vs. Honda Accord

Model Year20082012
ModelOutbackAccord
Body4dr Wagon4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in110.2 in
Length188.7 in194.1 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height63.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,331 lb.3,205 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in54.3 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.5 ft314.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
66.2 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Outback 2.5i L.L. Bean

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Center armrest(s), second row50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Sunroof, large1100No
Total Requested130054%
Total Not Requested110046%

Option Package Details
Honda Accord EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested75071%
Total Not Requested30029%

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