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Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,886

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $17,184

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,512

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring   
Difference: $14,174

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $45,780 $29,995
Base Invoice $40,795 $28,084
Technology Package 3,620  
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   93
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   185
Bodyside moldings   240
Navigation system   1,600
Technology Package 3,221  
Cargo net   31
Universal garage door opener   61
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   120
Bodyside moldings   156
Navigation system   1,335
Options (change) 3,620 2,166
Options (change) 3,221 1,703
Destination 670 725
Total Price $50,070 $32,886
Total Invoice $44,686 $30,512

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,898
Model Year20072011
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$50,070$32,886
Adjustments for Features-1,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,640$32,886
Total Invoice$44,686$30,512
Adjustments for Features-1,2760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,410$30,512

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072011
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic $900
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray $40
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats $50
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,315$5,885
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2760

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20072011
ModelRLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in103.0 in
Length193.6 in179.5 in
Width72.2 in70.1 in
Height57.1 in65.9 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,440 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in41.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in40.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in55.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft333.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.168.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested80074%
Total Not Requested27526%

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
A/V input jacks25No
Kenwood, 140W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested60062%
Total Not Requested37538%

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