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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: $35,820

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $17,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,377

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $14,690

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072016
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $30,395
Base Invoice $40,795 $28,601
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,700  
Navigation Package with Eyesight   4,095
Bodyside moldings   230
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   165
Universal garage door opener   85
Cargo net   55
Technology Package 3,221  
CMBS and Pax 3,381  
Navigation Package with Eyesight   3,633
Bodyside moldings   149
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   107
Universal garage door opener   56
Cargo net   36
Options (change) 7,320 4,630
Options (change) 6,602 3,981
Destination 670 795
Total Price $53,770 $35,820
Total Invoice $48,067 $33,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,635
Model Year20072016
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6268hp H4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460245/40-18
Total Price$53,770$35,820
Adjustments for Features-1,1800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,590$35,820
Total Invoice$48,067$33,377
Adjustments for Features-1,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,012$33,377

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20072016
ModelRLWRX
TrimBaseLimited
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Lead vehicle start alert $25
PIN Code Access $10
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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane sway warning $25
Pedestrian detection $50
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Front splitter spoiler $200
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation map updates, three years $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked fog lights $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,340$6,160
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,180$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20072016
ModelRLWRX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in104.3 in
Length193.6 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in58.1 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,268 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 Volume13.1 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested92586%
Total Not Requested15014%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package with Eyesight
FeatureValueRequested?
PIN Code Access10No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Lane departure prevention system, steering-based200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane sway warning system25No
Lead vehicle start alert25No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning system200No
Steering-linked fog lights50No
Total Requested210059%
Total Not Requested143541%

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