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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: $30,301

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $17,339

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,209

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102008
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,830 $27,895
Base Invoice $42,470 $26,116
4-speed automatic   1,000
Cargo net   46
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   909
Cargo net   30
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 0 1,761
Options (change) 0 1,448
Destination 810 645
Total Price $47,640 $30,301
Total Invoice $43,280 $28,209

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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: $14,444
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,441
Model Year20102008
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT5A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$47,640$30,301
Adjustments for Features-2,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,745$30,301
Total Invoice$43,280$28,209
Adjustments for Features-2,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,650$28,209

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
ModelRLForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
4-speed automatic $800
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 steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,765$5,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6300

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20102008
ModelRLForester
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length195.8 in176.6 in
Width72.7 in68.3 in
Height57.2 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,083 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		13.1 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		13.157.7 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

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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