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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: $29,892

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,103

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,802

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $14,473

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $28,195
Base Invoice $41,560 $26,409
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   82
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Bodyside moldings   238
Satellite radio   453
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   54
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Bodyside moldings   155
Satellite radio   340
Options (change) 0 1,002
Options (change) 0 698
Destination 715 695
Total Price $46,995 $29,892
Total Invoice $42,275 $27,802

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,308
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,858
Model Year20082009
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5T4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 1080, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17225/55-17
Total Price$46,995$29,892
Adjustments for Features-1,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,200$29,892
Total Invoice$42,275$27,802
Adjustments for Features-1,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,660$27,802

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
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 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
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 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Foldaway tray table, second row $75
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,465$5,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6150

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20082009
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
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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