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Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,147

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $15,948

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,016

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $13,977

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $31,595 $40,895
Base Invoice $44,098 $29,708 $38,587
Cargo net   81 81
Universal garage door opener   111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Bodyside moldings   267 267
Cargo net   52 52
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Bodyside moldings   173 173
Options (change) 0 692 692
Options (change) 0 448 448
Destination 895 860 860
Total Price $49,095 $33,147 $42,447
Total Invoice $44,993 $31,016 $39,895

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,893
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,094
Model Year201220182018
ModelRLWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6268hp H4305hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 6440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$49,095$33,147$42,447
Adjustments for Features-2,0550-2,075
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,040$33,147$40,372
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,225
Total Invoice$44,993$31,016$39,895
Adjustments for Features-1,8830-1,950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,110$31,016$37,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,929

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year201220182018
ModelRLWRXWRX
TrimBaseLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
PIN Code Access $10$10
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rear air vents$100  
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$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  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,990$4,935$7,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$0$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8830-1,950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20122018
ModelRLWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length195.8 in180.9 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,100 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

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

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

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

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