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Acura RL vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,390

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $20,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,575

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX   
Difference: $18,418

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelRLImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimBaseWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $24,995
Base Invoice $44,098 $23,481
Limited Package   2,500
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Limited Package   2,294
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Options (change) 0 2,770
Options (change) 0 2,469
Destination 895 625
Total Price $49,095 $28,390
Total Invoice $44,993 $26,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,910
Model Year20122006
ModelRLImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimBaseWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6230hp H4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$49,095$28,390
Adjustments for Features-6,0100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,085$28,390
Total Invoice$44,993$26,575
Adjustments for Features-5,5080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,485$26,575

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20122006
ModelRLImpreza / WRX / STI
TrimBaseWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
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 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver 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$8,580$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,010$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5080

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20122006
ModelRLImpreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in99.4 in
Length195.8 in175.4 in
Width72.7 in68.5 in
Height57.2 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,192 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested202590%
Total Not Requested22510%

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